Planting Annuals | Planting Perennials | Fertilizing | Protecting Trees | Weed Control | Birds | Protecting Plants Planting Annuals in May The last (anticipated) frost date for Planting Zone 6 (us) is May 20.  This date is when it should be safe to plant virtually all annual flowers and vegetables in the ground.  Above-ground […]

Crabgrass | Fertilizing | Perennial Weeds | Grub Control | Soil Conditioning Crabgrass Control With DIMENSION Early May is when crabgrass seeds typically begin to germinate in Southeastern PA.  Pre-emergent control must be in place (applied AND water-activated) before crabgrass seed germination starts to be effective.  DIMENSION is the only product on the market that

I was driving around Bucks and Montgomery Counties recently as I was preparing to write this newsletter. The first thing that came to mind was how absolutely gorgeous this region is in May.  Between the lush green lawns, the beautiful spring flowering bulbs, and the myriad flowering shrubs & trees, this area is truly magnificent

Planting Annuals (Flowers and Vegetables) in April The only annuals that can be planted in April are cold season vegetables and flowers.  Warmer season annuals should not be planted in the soil until all danger of frost has passed.  We know everyone’s eager in early spring and big box and grocery stores were already selling annuals in late

Fertilizing with DIMENSION Crabgrass Control Crabgrass is an annual grassy weed.  Seeds begin to germinate in early May and continue germinating into July.  The crabgrass plants grow slowly until late June when the soil is thoroughly warm. Then, they take off in July and August, spreading throughout sunny areas of lawns and crowding out semi-dormant desirable