JAN

Prune shade and ornamental trees
Keep salt away from plants and planting beds during episodes of snow or ice

FEB

Prune fruit trees
Cut back grasses (liriope, ornamental grass)
Cut back shrub roses (Knock Out Rose) about 12-18’’
Edge plant beds
Apply Irionite to any yellowing plant material
Apply Crabgrass preventer to lawn (1st application)

MAR

Clean up or cut back any leftover foliage on perennial plants
Start spring pruning
Avoid pruning spring flowering plants until they bloom
Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades for new mowing season
Apply slow release fertilizer to lawns with pre-emergent herbicide for weeds
Apply pre-emergent herbicide to beds (Treflan or Preen)
Mulch plant beds and trees
Prune back Crapemrytle

APR

Transplant or split any perennials as necessary
Apply Crabgrass preventer to lawn (2nd Application)
Start pruning anything with new growth (holly, boxwood)
Fertilize all trees, shrubs, and groundcovers with 12-6-6 fertilizer
Start annual bed preparation (till in new potting soil)
Mulch plant beds and trees
Start up irrigation systems and check for any leaks

MAY

Cut back Azaleas and fertilize with an acid loving fertilizer
Plant annuals and fertilize with slow release fertilizer
Continue pruning anything with new growth (holly, boxwood)
Shape up roses by pruning any long stems that may shoot up
Fertilize annuals biweekly with Miracle Grow
Cut back stems on spring bulbs (daffodils, tulips)

JUNE

Prune back hedges and foundation plantings
Weed plant beds
Prune spent flowers from perennials to promote new growth
Look out for brown spot in lawns (apply fungicide if needed)
Fertilize annuals biweekly with Miracle Grow
Apply Grubex to lawns to prevent mole infestations

JULY

Trim back Spirea to promote second bloom in August
Keep beds free from new weed growth
Deep water your trees and shrubs during extreme heat of drought
Last chance to fertilize trees and shrubs until fall

AUG

Water during dry spells, especially new planted plants (daily)
Transplant Iris
Remove old blossoms from perennials

SEP

Good Fall Planting Month
Do any minor pruning as necessary
Divide and move perennials
Fertilize all trees, shrubs, and groundcovers with 12-6-6 fertilizer
Apply pre-emergent herbicide to beds (Treflan or Preen)

OCT

The best fall planting month
Plant bulbs for spring color
Transplant and divide any perennials

NOV

Best month to plant bigger balled and burlaped trees
Good time to prune dormant trees
Make sure all evergreens get plenty of water before winter