Spring is closer than you think and February is a great month to do some preparation, clean-up, and planning. Here are a few items to check off the garden to-do list and get your yard ready for spring!
Watch out for strong winds.
Spring often comes early to the Desert Southwest. Winds can stress new plantings and burn young leaves.
Water deeply and make sure all new trees are STAKED PROPERLY. Use multiple poles and soft ties to keep trees from breaking or blowing over.
Finish planting Dormant Pot Roses and Fruit Trees.
All planting should be completed by Valentine’s Day or the plants may not survive the coming summer heat.
“Wake up” Established roses.
About 3 weeks after pruning, get roses ready for the spring blooming period with the “Star Potion” discussed in StarNote 605, Fertilizer Mixture for Established Roses.
Fertilize fruit trees and grapes early in the month.
The greatest need for nitrogen is about 6 weeks before and after bloom. Proper feeding during this period helps ensure the highest quality fruit. The use of a soil alkalinity modifier like Con-Gro can substantially enhance your plant's uptake of nutrients. The “Star Potion” for fruit trees is discussed in StarNote 610, Fertilizer Mixture for Established Fruit Trees.
Frost-damaged plants.
If damaged by a freeze or hard frost, leave plants unpruned and undisturbed until later in spring. Pruning or transplanting after such damage may further weaken or kill the plant. When new growth emerges, you’ll see where to prune it.
Prevent spring lawn weeds
An application of a granular pre-emergent weed control product, like Amaze® or Bonide Crabgrass and Broadleaf Weed Preventer, give excellent pre-emergent control in tree wells, shrub and flower beds.
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