December

Landscaping Tips for the Month of December Planning: Use garden notes, photos and sketches to assess areas which need plants Determine types and quantities of plants to order Begin to order plants from seed and nursery catalogues Chores and Maintenance: After ground freezes, mulch perennial and bulb planting beds. The mulch will prevent heaving during […]

November

Landscaping Tips for the Month of November Planning: Have soil tested at a local cooperative extension service to determine pH and nutritional levels Chores and Maintenance: Continue to thoroughly water trees, shrubs, lawn areas and planting beds until ground freezes Complete removal of fallen leaves and debris to protect from overwintering of insects and disease […]

October

Landscaping Tips for the Month of October Planning: Assess areas in the garden which need additional planting Continue to use garden notes and photographs to plan for future plantings Prepare landscape sketches for next season Chores and Maintenance: If rain is lacking continue to thoroughly water trees, shrubs, planting beds and lawn areas, especially evergreens […]

September

Landscaping Tips for the Month of September Planning: Complete ordering spring-flowering bulbs and other plants for fall planting Continue to assess areas in the garden which may need additional planting Continue to work on a landscape plan for fall planting of trees and shrubs Continue to take garden notes and /or photographs to plan future […]

August

Landscaping Tips for the Month of August Planning: Order spring- flowering bulbs for fall planting Assess areas in the garden which may need additional planting Prepare a landscape plan for fall planting of trees and shrubs Continue to take garden notes and /or photographs to plan future plantings Chores and Maintenance: If rain is still […]

July

Landscaping Tips for the Month of July Chores and Maintenance: If rain is lacking, practice water-wise horticultural techniques Determine which plants are most important and water them first Water plants early in the day through drip irrigation or hand held hose with shut-off nozzle Re-apply mulch to plantings to help conserve moisture Allow lawns to […]

June

Landscaping Tips for the Month of June Chores and Maintenance: Continue to cultivate planting beds to remove weeds Continue to dig and divide early-blooming perennials after flowering Water, water, water as necessary Continue to mulch planting beds Set supports for floppy plants, vines and vegetables Deadhead rhododendrons, lilacs and perennials after flowering Add to, aerate […]

May

Landscaping Tips for the Month of May Chores and Maintenance: Finish preparation of planting beds Continue to cultivate planting beds and carefully remove young weeds Dig and divide early-blooming perennials after flowering Lift, divide and replant late summer and fall-blooming perennials Set supports for floppy plants, vines and vegetables Mow lawns regularly to keep grass […]

April

Landscaping Tips for the Month of April Planning: Choose planting areas based on exposure to sun, shade, wind and distance from water source Study garden for gaps that can be filled by spring flowering bulbs, and order in August for best selection Choose flowering trees and shrubs for color and time of bloom to add […]

March

Landscaping Tips for the Month of March Planning: Choose planting areas based on exposure to sun, shade, and wind; consider distance from water source Test for soil types and pH levels before major planting Chores and Maintenance: Carefully remove winter mulches from planting beds Dig beds in preparation for spring planting as soon as earth […]