Tips and Resources
Seasonal To Do - Spring
If you didn't get all your perennials cut back last year, now is the time to do that.
Clean up: rake up dead leaves and fallen twigs. Cut new edging or replace or straighten installed edging.
Remove leaves from gutters. And don't forget your water features - remove dead leaves and old plant material and flush that filter to reduce the stress on the pump motor!
Apply a pre-emergent to perennial areas to stop the germination of unwanted weed seeds. Don't apply to areas that you will be planting seeds or it will stop those from germinating as well.
Once you have gotten everything tidied...mulch, mulch, mulch.
Schedule a time to come out and visit us at Avon Gardens - we have new inventory arriving all the time!
Question and Answers
Q: When and why should I mulch?
A: Mulch now! Clean beds of leaves and weeds and apply mulch to help prevent additional unwanted weeds from growing. Mulching helps to keep root systems cool and protected from summer heat while cutting down on your watering time as it will absorb and hold water. Not to mention, it gives your landscape a tidy, finished look.
Q: What about pruning back Hydrangeas? I know some people do and some don't.
A: It depends on the type of Hydrangea and the harshness of winter. Some bloom on old growth, some on the brand new growth and some on both. Also, if winter has been harsh (and ours usually are), old growth may not bloom and you can trim it back. Check the type of Hydrangea you have and then give us a call for the appropriate pruning protocol.
Helpful Links
Save these in your favorites for later reference!
www.botany.com
www.perennialresource.com
www.Hort.Purdue.edu/mg/about.html
Info on Purdue’s Master Gardener Program
www.waltersgardens.com
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