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	Gardening tips page 2:    of year to seed cool season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, Bentgrass, Fescue (red)    and Ryegrass.    Herbs Indoors:    Fall doesn't mean you have to forego fresh herbs; simply bring them indoors! Not all herbs    will grow indoors, so be sure to read up and then select the appropriate varieties such as    thyme, rosemary, most mints, oregano, basil or even parsley. It is important they receive    enough sunlight, place them in a location that receives approximately 5 - 6 hours of sunlight.    Of course, you can supply artificial sunlight from a grow light to supplement an area not as    well lit.    Move Houseplants Indoors:    Don't wait until you start getting a frost to move your houseplants indoors. You will want to    bring them indoors when the outside temperature is similar to your inside temperature.    Basically, if you are comfortable leaving the windows open, then it might be a good time to    start acclimating your plants back to the indoors. While your plants were outdoors, it's    possible they acquired pests such as ants. To get rid of pests, treat with a mild insecticide.    It is also a good idea to wash the leaves of your houseplants with a mixture of mild soap &    water. As with your herbs, most houseplants will not require as much watering during the    colder months.		helpful links Tacoma Home Show For tips on pesticide disposal, call (253) 591-5418. Household Hazardous Waste Facility the City of Tac. Landfill accepts unwanted pesticides from Tacoma and Pierce Co. residents (not businesses). Disposal is available at 3510 S. Mullen St. 8 - 6 seven days a week except major holidays. WSNLA The Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association site, their gardening tips page Green Topics
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