April
1st Week of April
Snow Removal Damage
- This is the best time to repair any plow or snow removal damage done to your lawn or shrubs.
Still have Cabin Fever?
- Come and see our new line of spring merchandise and take a walk through the greenhouses to see what we have growing!
Protection Application
- As soon as the ground is no longer frozen or waterlogged, you can apply your yearly application of Bayer Advanced Tree and Shrub. This internal protection is a good defense against many insect problems.
2nd Week of April
Spring Clean-Ups Begin in Earnest
- Move all of last year’s leaves and plant debris to the compost pile.
- Cut out all winter damage on evergreens.
- Remove any tree wrap.
- Do any lawn dethatching before mowing starts.
3rd Week of April
More Spring Clean-Up Tasks
- Give mulch beds a new look with 1″ of fresh mulch.
- Spread pre-emergent weed control in beds with the fresh mulch. Be careful around perennials and where you’ve planned to put annuals, as Preen and similar products will stunt their growth.
- Apply crabgrass preventer to lawns any time after the 15th up to the second week of May.
- Uncover any roses and look for any winter and animal damage. Prune only damaged and dead canes. Shape as needed.
4th Week of April
Lawns
- Lawns will begin to be mowed at no less than three inches.
Oriole Feeders
- It’s time to put your Oriole feeders out! Looking for an easy way to deal with the jam feeders? Stop in and see our solution!