Garden Tips for Spring thru Fall Planting

 

February - March

LAWN CARE

From NOW till March 30 is the time to apply:
-1st application of lawn fertilizer
-Pre-emergent crabgrass & broadleaf weed prevention with  “Dimension”
-Also apply the new ENCAP Fast Acting Lime plus AST to raise your soils pH
  30lbs covers 5,000 sq ft
  

Tip One

Watering is one of the most important aspects of Plant Care and Plant Establishment.

For newly planted trees and shrubs, it is best to water deeply and soak the rootball completely when planted and then follow the schedule below.
 
• Water once a day for 1st week
• Water every 2 days for the 2nd week
• Water every 3 or 4 days for the 3rd week
• And than once a week or as needed if there has been less than one inch of rain that week.

Perennials usually have small root systems and may require more frequent watering to become established, Again soak the rootball area.

Annuals need the most water as they are constantly growing and blooming and usually have a even smaller root system when planted.

All of this said , most plants do not want to be in constantly wet soil. Most plant root issues are caused by over, under watering or both over a period of time. If you have a number of new plants and they are performing poorly , review your watering situation. We will be glad to help so call or come by.