January

February

	Deep water evergreens, trees and shrubs every two to three weeks		Deep water evergreens, trees and shrubs every two to three weeks
	Winter is for planning.  Contact us to schedule a professional landscape design for your home		Weather permitting, transplant large shade trees
			Clean and repair your garden tools
			Start to plan a lawn care program

March

April

	Remove tree wrap at end of the month		Uncover roses, depending on weather
	Prune trees and shrubs		Prepare garden and seed early vegetables
	Towards the end of the month, make first application of pre-emergent for weeds		Apply lawn fertilizer and pre-emergence herbicide
	Cut ornamental grasses to the ground		Add slow release plant food to beds
	Arrange for dormant spraying		Core aerate lawns & repair damaged sod

May

June

	Start Planting! Our roses are now available!		Patio time! Come and look at our patio furniture and accessories
	Begin color bursts of annuals in your pots and garden		Monitor trees and shrubs for insect infestations and  apply necessary controls
	Start a general spray for ornamentals		Apply second  lawn fertilizer application
	Apply lawn weed and feed
	Prune and fertilize roses

July

August

	Monitor lawn watering in July heat		Start lawn dethatching
	Make sure to keep fertilizing your roses		Start thinking about a mulch for your winter beds
	Monitor plants for insect problems		Fertilize lawn  to promote maximum growth and roots

September

October

	Fall planting season begins		Apply lawn winterizer
	Divide and replant perennials		Plant fall bulbs
	Select shade trees, while in full fall color, for planting, now		Apply anti-transpirant sprays to broadleaf evergreens and newly planted conifers
	Apply lawn winterizer		Time for pumpkins
			Continue watering your landscape

November

December

	Mulch and mound up tender plants for the winter		Our Christmas store is in full “bloom“. Come in and see us.
	Wrap your tender shade trees November 1st		Fresh Christmas wreaths and Christmas trees, garland and much more
	There's still time to transplant trees		Set out food for hungry birds
	Deep water evergreens, trees and shrubs every two to three weeks		Deep water evergreens, trees and shrubs every two to three weeks
	Discontinue spraying and trimming		Last chance to plant bulbs

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