Seasonal Hints

Winter

• Brush heavy snow off evergreens branches to prevent breakage
• Blanket beds with boughs of discarded Christmas trees to protect hardy perennials against sudden damaging thaws
• Save wood ashes from your fireplace (good source of potassium) in a dry container to spread on garden beds in spring

Spring

• Fertilize deciduous shrubs, trees and hollies
• Snap off the top half of “Candles”, or new growth of pines, firs, and other conifers to encourage compact growth
• Plant outdoor tubs, window boxes, and other containers, but be prepared to move plants indoors if late frost threatens

Summer

• Trim Juniper, Yews, and Hemlock hedges
• Pinch off fading flowers to promote longer season of bloom
• Divide and transplant bearded Irises and Madonna Lilies
• Keep lawns watered as needed, but avoid overwatering or watering late in the evening or overnight.  Be sure to provide sufficient water to newly planted trees and shrubs.

Fall

• Sprinkle perennial beds with high phosphate fertilizer to promote strong root growth
• Water trees and shrubs thoroughly before the ground freezes
• Spray evergreen shrubs with an antitranspirant to reduce winter damage to foliage

 
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