What Do You Like About Spring?
Spring will soon come! What do you like best about this season? New growth and blooms everywhere? New garden tasks?
View ArticleDividing Hostas
Care for you hostas: they can be divided as they come into growth! About dividing hostas: http://j.mp/k4WKC9
View ArticleBasil: Pinch off Top Growth
Care for your basil: pinch off the top growth regularly! More tips for maintenance: http://bit.ly/ldBO8u
View ArticleOrchids: Roots vs. Flower Spikes
Does your orchid show new growth? Is it a root or a flower spike? How to identify new orchid growth: http://bit.ly/ryJF64
View ArticlePotted Fuchsias
Start potted fuchsias into active growth: repot them and increase watering! More about fuchsias: http://bit.ly/wei8zY
View ArticleWaterlilies: Divide and Replant Now!
It is time to divide and replant waterlilies when they show signs of growth! More on waterlilies: http://j.mp/JAckyE
View ArticleAzalea Leaf Gall
Check your azalea for unusual growth: it might be affected by azalea leaf gall! About this disease: http://j.mp/KSHTAD
View ArticleLawncare
Do not feed your Lawn too early, with the accelarated growth it might lead to problems later if severe weather arrives.
View ArticleMind the Weeds
Weeds are starting to grow again, deal with them now before the situation gets out of hand.
View ArticlePlanting new Rosebushes
New rosebushes should be planted now, before their growth starts and their buds swell.
View ArticleWhen Planting Annuals
When planting annuals you should loosen up the roots beforehand, this way it will encourage a stronger growth.
View ArticleFertilize and Mulch
Now that the soil is warm and things are starting to grow you should apply both mulch and fertilizer thoroughly.
View ArticleSupport Your Plants
It is wise to build supports for floppy plants and vines in the garden, it makes it easier for them to grow.
View ArticleMow Less
There is no need to mow the lawn as frequently this month. Growth has slowed down.
View ArticleRoses Benefit from a Dedicated Fertilizer
Feeding roses with a granular rose fertilizer will benefit them greatly as they come into growth now. Rosebush [Photo CCBY oboulko]
View ArticleDon’t use a Spring Fertilizer
Do not use a spring fertilizer now, it contains high amounts of nitrogen which encourages soft growth. [Photo CCBY-SA F.D.Richards]
View ArticleMoving Trees and Shrubs Away
Moving trees and shrubs is possible if they have been growing for several years make sure to not cut off too much root. [Photo CCBY ArminVogel]
View ArticleEarly Bloomers
Early bloomers should be dead headed to encourage their growth. It will benefit them greatly! [Photo CCBY IrisDragon]
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