“The flower that follows the sun does so even in cloudy days - Robert Leighton
Hurricane preparedness for hurricane season
As hurricane season is underway, there are some tips to help minimize damage at your home!
- Make sure all tree limbs are primed high - elevate canopy of tree & remove any dead limbs.
- Remove debris or misc. Items from yard. When winds begin to pick up, it will help minimize flying objects that can affect your home.
- Stake any plants or trees that are top heavy such as standard bottle brush or standard cassia, and any topiaries.
- Remove yard decor such as pottery, trellis’, yard art, swings, and lawn furniture if possible. Otherwise secure or anchor down in preparation of high winds.
- If there is a hurricane near, turn off all irrigation as there is already too much water, which can cause roots to loosen and trees to fall, as well as disease problems. Don’t forget to turn irrigation back on after three or four days of no rain!
- Always know where your water main is located and how to turn off in an emergency. If there is a special tool needed to turn off, you can grab at Home Depot on your next trip.
Flower of the Week: Guara - White & Pink
Please email Kathy at kcg.pvr@gmail.com for any questions or gardening tips you would like to see in the future.
For more information & ideas, visit our Nursery in Ponte Vedra Beach!
Kathy’s Creative Gardens & Nursery, 196 N. Roscoe Blvd., (904) 655-7373.
