Late March-April

• Wait until temperatures stay consistently at or above freezing before removing evergreen boughs and extra mulch from semi-hardy plants, perennials and rose bushes -- usually around April 15th.

• For Roses, mid-April is a great time to uncover extra soil/mulch mounded around the base of roses. Prune to shape. Water thoroughly and fertilize with Rose Tone or a slow release fertilizer.

• Rake leaves off landscape beds before new growth begins. Avoid doing this too soon because cold nights  can harm new growth.

• Weeds are very visible and can easily be pulled in spring. .

• Do not trim or prune trees once buds begin to open! Wait until mid-summer or Fall.

• Cut down perennials that had remained for winter interest and remove dead foliage to avoid moisture problems during a wet spring. Divide fall blooming perennials if necessary.

• Cut ornamental grasses down to about 3- 6" according to their height.

• Apply pre-emergent for crabgrass to lawns by mid April to prevent weed seeds from germinating in landscaped areas. Apply Preen in mulched areas or prior to adding new mulch.  Break up mulch so it's not compacted. Apply new mulch over planting beds and shrub beds if needed.
• Water plants lightly during dry spring weather when there are warm sunny days.