(NAPSA)-—Anytime of year can be the right time to get your garden in shape. According to experts, a little extra effort im the fall can bring beautiful results in the spring. For example: * Remove dead branches from trees and shrubs to help eliminate places where insects and disease might make a new home. * Prevent the return of pesky insects next spring by tilling your garden in late autumn. * Protect saplings and trees from lawn mowers, rakes, insects and possible early frost by blanketing tree trunks with VELCRO brand Tree Wrap. This self-gripping wrap was designed with soft backing to protect tree bark. Plant bulbs, such as hlies, tulips and daffodils in fall. Fall is the best for bulbs to develop healthy, solid roots. Stake trees and saplings with durable Tree Ties from Velcro USA Ine. to help strengthen them against winter winds. Spend the colder months leafing through garden catalogs, planning for spring and stocking up on supplies—such as VELCRO brand Plant Ties for staking tomatoes and sunflowers. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.velcro.com.
