Planting Annuals (Flowers and/or Vegetables) in April– As alluded to above, annuals do not do well in cold soil. They are also vulnerable to frost and/or below freezing temperatures. In our growing zone (Zone 6) the typical last frost date is in mid-May. With this in mind, we advise that you refrain from planting tender […]
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Garden Cleanup and Spring Mulching – Beds and landscaped areas are in sore need of cleaning up. Leaves, newspapers, and other debris have blown under shrubs, weeds and grasses have popped up everywhere, last year’s mulch is crusty and thin, and edges of all the beds have become ragged and sloppy looking. Perennials still hanging
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4 Step Fertilizer Program – It’s time once again for our specially priced 4 step fertilizer program. This program offers you a savings of 10% over purchasing the bags individually through the year. There are 2 programs covering 10,000 sq. ft. and 2 programs covering 5,000 sq. ft. The first program offering includes 4 fertilizers,
Spring is fast approaching and it’s time once again to prepare for this year’s growing season. Before writing each of my Newsletters, I always compare the previous year’s weather, growing conditions, and any other factors that came into play during this time. I’m writing this letter on February 27th, and it’s surprising to me how
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Dormant Feeding of Shrubs, Small Trees, Perennials and Bulbs – Landscape plants should be fed twice a year: when growth begins in the spring, and after the growing season has ended in the fall. It is now safe for feeding any and all landscape plants. Lawn Depot has many types, sizes, analyses, and forms of
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