A month-by-month guide on how to keep your cool season fescue grass healthy and looking it’s best year round! February Do a quick soil pH test – the goal pH is 6.5. Apply Mag-I-Cal (lime) if needed. First crabgrass pre-emergent application. Use Jonathan Green Green-Up & Crabgrass Pre-Emergent March Apply broadleaf weed control. Recommend: Jonathan Green […]
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 Lawns Continue broadleaf weed control – Bonide […]
Install new trees, shrubs and perennials. Early winter is still a fine time to plant and you may even find some bargains! Use Fertilome Root Stimulator to jump start root growth. Mulch all garden beds with 2”-3” of hardwood shredded mulch to protect the roots of the plants from the cold. Check your holiday plants often for […]
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 throughout fall, especially evergreens […]
Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals and Bulbs It is time to set out Mums and plant Pansies, Ornamental Kale and Cabbage to keep a little color in the garden for as long as possible. After planting feed with Dynamite 9 month fertilizer for winter blooms. During the fall months, after soil temperature drops below 60°F., plant spring […]