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Hurricane Tips from Mahoney's Garden Center

  1. Secure Outdoor Furniture & Umbrellas
    Bring in or securely cover any furniture that might go flying. Take down umbrellas and bring indoors – they're known to take joy rides in high winds.
  2. Bring Hanging Baskets Inside
    Don't let your gorgeous hanging baskets fall to their demise!
  3. Stake New Trees
    Use at least three (3) stakes and ties to secure newly planted trees – young roots aren't established enough to protect trees from high winds.
  4. Take Down Bird Feeders & Wind Chimes
    But remember to fill it and put it out so your feathered friends can eat soon after the storm.
  5. Secure Trellises & Arbors
    Add a few more nails or tie them to something secure.
  6. Bring Pottery or Container Gardens Inside
    Hurricanes are bound to knock over your container gardens & pottery – bring them into a sheltered area.
  7. Harvest Vegetables or Bring Plants Inside
    Harvest as much as possible – tomatoes are particularly vulnerable to high winds. Not ripe yet? Try Fried Green tomato recipes! If in containers, follow tip number 6.


Helpful Websites

Boston Public Market - KITCHEN
Farmers' Almanac - Spring Planting Guide
Urban Organic Gardener




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