Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis Plant Care Reminders

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  January 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. 3. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.

  February 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. 3. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.

  March 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. 3. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. 4. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.

  April 1. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.

  May 1. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. 3. Propagate Propagate by softwood cuttings of firm young growth.

  June 1. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. 2. Prune Prune after bloom to control size, but do not prune heavily. 3. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. 4. Propagate Propagate by softwood cuttings of firm young growth.

  July 1. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.

  August 1. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.

  September 1. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.

  October 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. 3. Fertilize Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer, and water in well. 4. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.

  November 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. 3. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.

  December 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. 3. Water Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. February Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. March Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. October Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. November Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries. December Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. February Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. March Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. October Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. November Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains. December Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? October Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer, and water in well.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. February Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. March Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. April Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. May Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. June Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. July Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. August Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. September Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. October Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. November Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. December Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? June Prune after bloom to control size, but do not prune heavily.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. April Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. May Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. June Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. July Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. August Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. September Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use. October Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? May Propagate by softwood cuttings of firm young growth. June Propagate by softwood cuttings of firm young growth.