For cool season grasses such as fescue, September is the best month to core aerate, seed and fertilize. Be sure to read herbicide labels carefully regarding the exact timing between seeding and applying weed control products. Bring summer vacationing houseplants back indoors while the windows are still open. Spray Bonide Insecticidal Soap before bringing your plants inside […]
Author Archives: Lindsey Sandford
01
Aug
Aug
Lawns scheduled for renovation this fall should be killed with Bonide Kleen-Up now. Bonide Kleen-Up is 41% stronger than Roundup. Have soil tested to determine pH needs. Plan now for fall garden renovations or shrub additions. Need design ideas – sign up for a landscape consultation! Soak shrubs periodically during dry spells with enough water […]
01
Jul
Jul
Miscellaneous Check the soil moisture of container grown vegetables and flowers daily. As the temperature rises, some plants may need water twice a day. If you want to raise summer-flowering plants from your own seed, then now is time to start collecting. If you delay your collecting for too long then the seeds might end up […]
01
Jun
Jun
Pinch back and dead head any annuals, Fuchsias, Geraniums, Cosmos, or any other plants that might be getting a little leggy. Pinch your Chrysanthemums to encourage them to be bushier and have more blossoms. Pinch them again, every 6 inches or so, as they grow. This is an excellent month to pick out new perennials, […]
01
May
May
This year treat yourself and your garden to at least one special new plant. Water, water, water, as often as daily for new plants and almost all plants in pots. The rest of the garden generally needs one inch of water every week – whether from rain or from the gardener. Remember to water deeply, […]