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Setting Flower Buds for Next Year

If you haven’t already taken the time to prune those azaleas that flowered so beautifully in April, now is the time to get that done. The sooner they are pruned after flowering the more flower buds…

March Gardening to-Do's

March Gardening ListTrees and Shrubs Trees and shrubs are coming out of dormancy. Now is the time to fertilize them. Follow the soil test results recommendations. In the absence of a soil test apply…

Hydrating Winter Trees and Shrubs

Most trees and shrubs have gone dormant for the winter. Whether they are evergreen or deciduous, there is very little, if any, growth that happens during the colder months. That doesn’t mean they…

Pruning Blueberries, Roses and Azaleas

Roses and blueberries are starting to have their buds swell. If they haven’t already been pruned, blueberries can be pruned up until the flowers have opened. Therefore, it is often better to get them…

Start Your Vegetable Garden

February is a good month to get started in the vegetable garden. If you love fresh garden peas, not the ones in the can, now is the time to plant some in the garden. There are varieties that grow on…

Pruning in February

February is usually a great month to get out and prune trees and shrubs. A good rule of thumb to keep in mind is, if the plant flowers in the spring like azalea or forsythia, wait until after the…

Delay Pruning Until Late Winter

Warm spells we have throughout the early winter are NOT good times to prune fruiting plants, such as grape vines, peaches, apples, and blueberries. Pruning too early can create a situation where the…