Put your landscape design and plan into high gear! If your dormant pruning hasn’t been completed, it is imperative that you do it NOW! Unwrap shrubs, rake and clean up the yard and garden area. Prune roses (refer to article.) Aerate lawn, add amendments and/or pre-emergent to beds. Feed lawns and plants. Plant pansies, primrose and start enjoying the colors of spring! And—tune up that lawnmower!

Apply pre-emergent, amendments if not previously done. Feed the lawn and plants. Our chemical professionals can apply just the right chemical and fertilizer at the right time to protect your yard from unwanted vegetation and feed your grass and plants to keep them green and healthy. Now is a good time to start planting shrubs and trees. Check the sprinklers to make any necessary repairs. Remember, we have sprinkler techs who can fine-tune your system for the greatest efficiency.

It will now be safe to plant annuals, since frost is probably past. Also a good time to plant summer bulbs. Mowing should be in full swing now. Spray for broadleaf in lawns.  Sprinklers will be running, but remember, that as the season progresses and temperatures rise, adjustments will need to be made in your watering cycle to accommodate the needs of your landscape. Weed control should begin early. Pre-emergent can be a lifesaver. Remember how much easier it is to pull weeds while they are small.