April is a very busy month as we all prepare for the busy spring season. It's a time for planting spring color and preparing the garden for the season ahead. May will be here before you know it and so will the heat. Getting your lawn and flower beds in shape will keep them looking their best during those long hot day of summer.
- It is not too late to order your seasonal color like begonias and impatiens! The sooner you place your order, the sooner you will get to enjoy the beautiful spring colors!
- Go ahead and schedule a general clean up in order to clean out those cluttered beds to clear the way for your beautiful spring color! While you’re at it, new mulch will keep your beds not only looking good but will also suppress those weeds from taking over your new beds. Contact your consultant today for help
- April is the time to begin your early growing season watering routine. During the spring you should be watering every three to four days at the most. During the hotter summer months, when temperatures rise above ninety degrees, you will need to water more often (four to five day intervals). On days that you water, remember to water heavily. The ideal time to water your lawn is between 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Night time watering can lead to disease if the grass is allowed to stay wet over night. Night time watering of St. Augustine lawns can cause brown path in the fall.
- Having your Irrigation System checked now will ensure that it is running at 100% efficiency.
- Do not forget to fertilize your Azalea beds with a 14-14-14 fertilizer after they have finished blooming. A regular maintenance schedule will ensure that all your plants are growing to their peak potential. Contact us for information on how we can help maintain your garden.
- Prune trees and shrubs in order to ensure your tree’s healthy appearance