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Spring:
- Inspect and clean your tools
- Clean your containers and always use new soil
- Cut Ornamental Grasses to 8” from the ground
- As soon as the weather permits clean up any leaves and branches from your garden beds
- Prune Broadleaf and Needle evergreens to eliminate broken branches and winter burn
- Lightly rake all your planting beds to encourage growth
- Add compost as needed
- Apply Weed Preventer in mid May
Summer:
- Cut back spring flowering shrubs before they develop next years buds, (such as Azaleas, Rhododendrons)
- Fertilize and cut back container plants as needed
- Water, Water, Water
- Apply Weed Preventer and keep up with weeds
- Cut back early perennials to promote blooming
- Enjoy your Gardens
- Feed the Birds
- Make sure your Bird Baths are filled with clean water
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Fall:
- Cut and shape evergreen shrubs
- Cut back late flowering shrubs such as Rose of Sharon and Butterfly Bush
- Cut back perennials as needed, remember to leave some for winter interest and wildlife shelter
- Do Not cut back Hydrangeas
- Mulch and prune Roses
- Remove all annuals
- Plant Bulbs
Winter:
- Rake leaves
- Apply sealant to broadleaf evergreens to prevent winter burn
- Design a new Garden or Container
- Enjoy Garden Books and Magazines
- Make a wish list of new plants to acquire in the spring
- Relax: we always have Spring
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Ana Newell, The Garden Lady | Phone: 508-523-1246 | Email: AnaGardenLady@comcast.net | 15 Echo Hills Drive, Mansfield, MA 02048 |
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