Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Plant trees, shrubs perennials and annuals now. Examine shrubs for winter injury. Prune out all dead and weakened wood. Prune spring flowering shrubs such as Azaleas and Camellias after they finish blooming. Begin planting out summer bulbs such as caladiums, gladiolus and calla lily at 2 week intervals for longer blooming. […]
If you haven’t already, then as soon as possible… here is a March “must do” list! Annuals, Perennials and Bulbs in the Garden There is often a strong temptation to start removing winter mulches from your flower beds…. WAIT!!! Pull the mulch off gradually as the plants show signs of new growth. The purpose of winter mulch […]
February is a busy time in the garden! Besides pruning, here are some other highlights for the month. Keep watering if there is no rain – Water shrubs in your landscape throughout the winter if the soil is dry. Evergreen plants transpire water from their leaves whenever the air temperature is above 40 degrees F. […]
Prepare plant beds or seed boxes for growing plants such as tomato, pepper, and eggplant by turning the soil and amending with Lobster Compost. Have beds ready for planting in early February. Prune any damaged or dead branches from your trees and shrubs. To control insects and disease on fruit trees and other ornamentals, apply Bonide All […]
Apply your third application of fertilizer to fescue lawns now. Use Jonathan Green Winter Survival Fertilizer. Covering ponds with bird netting will prevent predatory birds from attacking your fish and will keep leaves from fouling the water. Rotting organic matter can cause oxygen depletion and can kill your fish. Continue to water plants throughout fall, especially evergreens […]