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M oving Day
Follow these steps to take your
seedlings to the next level—their
graduation to the garden.
HARDEN OFF PLANTS
A week before planting,
harden off plants by
placing them in a bright
outdoor area, protected
from wind and hard rain.
Cool-season plants, such
as pansies, salad greens,
turnips, and broccoli—
which tolerate a light
frost— can be hardened
off and planted when the
ground thaws. Wait until
nighttime temperatures are
in the 50s to harden off
summer vegetables and
flowers. Move summer
annuals indoors overnight
if temperatures dip into
the 30s. If you harden off
plants in a cold frame,
left,
close the cover on chilly
nights to retain heat.
PLANT IN THE GARDEN
After plants have hardened
off, it’s time to plant them.
As you dig each planting
hole, incorporate compost
into the soil. Plant each
seedling only as deep as
it was in the pot (with the
exception of tomatoes,
whose stems should be
buried several inches
deep), and water it well.
PROTECT SEEDLINGS
Apply mulch around the
newly planted seedlings
to retain moisture and
reduce weeds. If frosty
nights threaten plants,
protect them with sheets,
hot caps, or cloches.
Remove them when the
weather improves.
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JA N U A R Y 2 0 1 0 7 9
9 IF YOU COUNT THE LOAD OFF YOUR MIND.
Depends on frequency o f use and dryer settings.
ONE BAR TAKES CARE OF ABOUT
88 LOADS' BEFORE YOU NEED
TO REPLACE IT.
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