February 2007 Garden Tips

February 1
Primex carries 2007 flower, vegetable and herb seeds and February is our annual seed Sale: 50% off seeds from Burpee, Seeds of Change, Cook’s Garden and Ferry Morse, 20% off seeds from Botanical Interests, Renee’s Garden and Seeds of Italy.

February 2
Groundhog Day

February 3
Rotate your houseplants a half-turn every other week to evenly expose foliage to sunlight and prevent plants from bending to reach for the sun.

February 4
Grow bigger and healthier seedlings this year with a Hydro-farm Hot House with Heating Mat.

February 5
Continue to fertilize green houseplants with Jack’s Classic 20-20-20 once a month.

February 6
It is time to apply a second round of Wilt-Pruf on all your broadleaf evergreens. Wilt-Pruf is an anti-desiccant that will protect plants from the drying winds and sun of winter. Spray on a day when temperatures are above 42 degrees Fahrenheit.

February 7
Inspect your trees to determine if pruning is required. Prune out any water sprouts, rubbing or crossed limbs, and disease or insect-ridden branches. Primex carries a great selection of pruning tools from Felco, Fiskars, Bacho, Barnel, ARS, Gilmour and The Rumford Gardener.

February 8
February is a wonderful time to sit back and plan next year’s garden. Review your notes from last year to assist in planning garden improvements in 2006.

February 9
Continue to feed the birds, they count on the food that you supply the as they return daily to your feeders. Primex carries Lyric Birdseed and C&S Suet Cakes.

February 10
Keep an eye out for spider mites on houseplants. Check humidity trays daily and replenish evaporated water. If a mite infestation occurs, use Bonide Mite-X made from botanical oils for a safe and effective control.

February 11
Sun, during the winter months, is not as strong as at other times of the year. Be certain that your plants receive enough light by supplementing natural sunlight with artificial. At Primex we have a great selection of gro-light fixtures, carts and bulbs from companies that include Growers Supply, HydroFarm, Verilux and Sylvania.

February 12
Continue to prevent deer damage with applications of Liquid Fence and Messina Deer Stopper.

February 13
Instead of cut flowers, this year treat your sweetheart to a colorful flowering plant from our greenhouse. A Primex gift card makes a wonder gift for any occasion.

February 14
Valentine’s Day

February 15
Remove dust build-up on houseplants by giving them a shower. You may use Miracle-Gro Leaf Shine to clean and shine hard leafed foliage plants, such as: Philodendron, Ivy, Pothos, Rubber Plant, Ficus, Spathiphllum, Snake Plants, Dieffenbachia and others.

February 16
Keep squirrels from eating your bird seed by spraying with Messina Squirrel Stopper.

February 17
Primex Rewards Double Point Day

February 18
Make sure that all houseplants are not located near a heating vent or where they will receive a cold draft from an outside opening door.

February 19
Presidents’ Day

February 20
Don’t forget the Philadelphia Flower Show running March 4th thru the 11th. This year’s
title is “Legends of Ireland” and Primex has advanced tickets.

February 21
Just one week left to order our Bulk Topsoil & Mulch Early Bird Special. See our Member’s Area for details.

February 22
Continue to check tender flower bulbs that are in storage. Dispose of any bulbs that are soft.

February 23
When planning this year’s garden, include a fruit tree, Primex will be carrying a great selection this spring and they will be on sale for Reward Members in March.

February 24
Gently replace perennials as they heave from the ground on warm winter days.

February 25
Prune soft-wood fruit trees, peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines before the buds begin to swell in the spring.

February 26
Keep houseplants from leaning against your glass windows, cold glass will damage the foliage.

February 27
Primex carries everything you need for seed starting this spring; vegetable, herb and flower seeds, seed starter mix, pots, trays, dome tray covers, labels, heating mats, grow lights and fixtures and much more.

February 28
Now is the time to test the soil in your vegetable garden. For a complete and accurate soil assessment Primex carries the Penn State Soil Test Kits or we will test your pH for free.