Begin feeding bulbs with liquid fertilizer as they emerge from the ground.
Remove dead leaves from Hostas
Prune summer flowering shrubs in early spring before new growth, since they usually bloom from new wood.
March
Finish dormant pruning of ornamental trees.
Remove black-knot swellings on plum, chokecherry, and cherry trees.
April
Remove Tree wrap from trees.
As weather allows, remove winter mulch from roses, perennials and bulbs.
Divide and replant overgrown perennials.
Prune hedges and summer flowering shrubs, i.e., Annabella Hydrangea,
Currant and Potentilla. Check for winter snow damage and prune
out broken branches.
Till flower and vegetable garden soil and add composted cow manure, peat moss or composted leaves.
Fertilize spring bulbs when foliage emerges.
Plant frost-tolerant pansies and Johnny-jump-ups for early spring color.
Apply fresh mulch around trees and shrubs for weed control.
Fertilize trees and shrubs with osmocote. We recommend slow release fertilizer.
Wait until the ground is frost free before removing mulch. If temperatures rise early in the season remove part of the mulch, but leave 2-3 inches.
Till or spade the soil deeply; if desired add a slow-release flower garden fertilizer.
Cut back ornamental grasses.
Remove rose cones.
May
Plant trees and shrubs as soon as the ground is dry enough for digging; late frost and snow will not hurt newly planted trees.
Apply crabgrass preventer to established lawns when night time temperature is 50 degrees 3 nights in a row.
Work fertilizer into vegetable and flower gardens before they are planted.
Mulch flower gardens to conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Landsburg's carries 10 different choices.
Install peony hoops. They can also be used on Annabelle Hydrangea.
Fertilize roses and begin weekly maintenance against blackspot
and mildew.
Seed new lawns while nights are still cool and spring rains
are on their way.
Protect gardens from deer browsing.
Control dandelions and creeping charlie by applying herbicide
before seed heads are formed.
Plant tender bedding plants, geraniums, vegetables and bulbs after danger
of frost is over.
Plant summer-blooming bulbs such as Dinnerplate Dahlias, Calla Lilies, Cannas and Gladiolas.
Apply pre-emergent weed control in shrub and planting beds. We recommend Treflan.
Remove accumulated leaves and debris from underneath evergreens and shrubs.
Prune forsythia, azaleas, and lilacs after they have flowered; all spring-flowering shrubs should be pruned right after flowering.
Begin apple-tree spray programs after blossoms drop. Stop in to Landsburg's garden center for a free spray schedule.
Make sure freshly planted trees and shrubs are watered weekly, especially during dry periods. Continue to water through the season.
Prune mugho pines when new growth is fully grown and soft.
Fertilize established trees, evergreens, and shrubs. Start a fertilizer program.
Rake, overseed, and fertilize the lawn. Avoid applying crabgrass preventer to newly seeded areas. Seed new lawns while nights are still cool and the weather is wet.
