January:
*Time to check and make sure that mulch
is still covering any plants that are exposed to the north.
*Thorough pruning should be done on all trees and shrubs.
*Deep-water trees, shrubs and roses, as needed.
*Water Pansies.
February:
*Feed all trees and shrubs.
*Use
dormant oils to control scale or bores.
*Water Pansies, trees,
shrubs, ect.
*Pull Pansies and plant annual beds and containers.
March:
*On the first apply
Pre-emergent on lawn.
*On the 15th feed lawn with 15-5-10
(or two weeks after you apply Pre-emergent) fertilizer ratio (3-1-2).
*Feed all trees and shrubs in case you forgot to last month.
*Apply pre-emergent herbicide to problem areas.
*Rake up
debris from around plants.
*Check for leaks in all irrigation
systems and in all zones.
*Cut back non-evergreen perennials.
Remove dead plant material all the way to the ground with a pair of hand pruners.
*Check deciduous trees for buds that have died. Do not shear deciduous trees- they should be pruned.
Install spring color and freshen mulch around shrubs.
Deep-water trees and shrubs, as needed.
April:
*Work on removing grass from the edges of beds.
*Aerate and fertilize your lawn.
*Prepare soil for gardens.
*Fertilize all perennials
and shrubs with slow release fertilizer.
*Halfway through
the month, bring out the annual and perennials pots that have spent the winter indoors.
May:
*Mulch around flower
and shrub beds to conserve moisture and keep weeds down.
*Mow
lawn to no less than 2".
*WEED!
*Water plants, trees, shrubs and lawn approximately 1" per week.
*Fertilize bulbs.
June:
*On the first apply Pre-emergent on lawn.
*On the 15th feed lawn with 15-5-10 (or two weeks after you apply Pre-emergent) fertilizer ratio
(3-1-2).
*Also on the 15th apply Diazanon for grubbworm problems
if they exist (also treats fleas and ticks in your yard.)
*WEED!
*Continue the cleaning of beds.
July:
*Water annuals in
pots and beds DAILY.
*WEED!!
*Mow lawn to no less than 2 1/2" in height, and never cut more than one-third of the growth.
*After the middle of the month, through February of next season, do not use
high nitrogen fertilizers on trees.
*Make sure that your garden
is well mulched to protect it during the hot days.
*Watch
for harmful insects, and treat as needed.
August:
*Make sure trees and shrubs get enough water during this month.
*Pay special attention to your watering this month. Areas in the full sun,
to the west, or against hot walls may need extra watering.
*WEED!!
WEED!! WEED!!
September:
*On the first apply Pre-emergent on lawn.
*On the 15th feed
lawn with 15-5-10 (or two weeks after you apply Pre-emergent) fertilizer ratio (3-1-2).
*Plant new Perennials.
*Water as
needed, but be sure to cover your plants if necessary. Be sure to check the ground to avoid over watering.
October:
*Install fall color.
*Plant Pansies.
*Cut back perennials to 3-4" base.
*Plant hardy bulbs
for spring blooming.
*Watch for early frost, and be sure to
cover your plants if necessary.
November:
*Feed all trees and shrubs in case you didn't get around to it in the spring.
*Plant or transplant Evergreens.
*Mulch young or newly planted trees and shrubs.
*Purchase spring bulbs to force or bloom indoors during the winter.
December:
*Winterize your irrigation
system.
*Water shrubs, Pansies, trees, new perennials, etc.
on warm days.
*Start planning your landscape renovations with
Earth Wood and Flowers Landscaping now, and avoid the springtime rush!!
*Water approximately 1 in. per week.
