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- For a green lawn all winter, plant annual Ryegrass now.
- Want an evergreen perennial that blooms in February? Plant Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) now!
- Fertilize Pansy beds with Osmocote or Greenlight 25-10-17 Plant Food.
- Fertilize your Fescue lawn with Pike Atlanta Turf Special eight weeks after planting seed. Be sure to water.
- Plant English Laurel, Aucuba, and Holly now. Remember to water deeply every two weeks so these evergreen shrubs do not dry out.
- Plant Camellias, the jewels of the winter garden. Try Yuletide, Apple Blossom and Setsugekka for beautiful blooms.
- Plant balled and burlapped trees and shrubs. Plant in a hole dug at least twice as wide as the rootball. Choose from Japanese Maples, Dogwoods, Hemlocks and Hollies.
- Cut back faded perennials for the winter.
- Bird feeders bring lots of color and activity to the winter garden. Most experts recommend black oil sunflowers for general feeding.
- Start holiday decorating with garland, trees, lights and wreaths. Pike Family Nurseries is Atlanta's best kept decorating secret!
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