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[Shop Local Giveaway! Support Colorado Springs businesses and enter to win eight hundred dollars worth of merchandise and or gift cards from the local businesses featured below. Western Museum of Mining and Industry, HomeFix, School of Rock Colorado Springs, Colorado Mountain Brewery, TrimLight, Veda Salon and Spa and Phelan Gardens. Enter for your chance to win 9/8/24 - 10/28/24.]( [ENTER TO WIN]( Should You Fertilize Your Hardy Plants in the Fall? “Fall is a great time to fertilize any plants that have been in the ground for at least a year,” said Sarah Neumann, nursery manager at Phelan Gardens. “This fertilization is specifically geared toward fruiting and blooming trees and shrubs, as well as other hardy plants.” She recommends a mild natural fertilizer such as Organic 100 (5-3-2). As timing is key, Neumann recommends applying fertilizer after the first hard frost. “By providing small amounts of nutrients that aid in supporting healthy plant functions as plants enter dormancy, woody plants have an opportunity to utilize nutrients for disease prevention and root expansion," Neumann said. “Leftover nutrients are stored in the roots, providing extra support in Spring as plants wake up.” New plantings do NOT need fertilizer. “Azomite is a beneficial mineral supplement that can also be used in Fall,” said Phelan Gardens Owner Monica Phelan. If you’ve been wanting to add shrubs, trees or perennials to your yard, take advantage of the cooler planting temps and sale prices that this time of year brings. ALL hardy plants will be 30% off at Phelan’s Backyard Harvest Fest, September 21 & 22, with select shrubs and trees on sale prior. If you would like your business to be featured in our Business Spotlight series, please contact: Nikki Dirks • 719.636.0325 • nikki.dirks@gazette.com The Gazette 30 E Pikes Peak Ave, Ste 100 Colorado Springs, Co 80903 [View web version]( You’re receiving this email because you’ve signed up to receive weekly updates from The Gazette. If you’d prefer not to receive updates, you can [unsubscribe](.