May
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April
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March
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February
Welcome to Kelly’s Korner! February can be very cold, but you can look forward to warmer temperatures by the end of the month! February is a great month to plan your garden for spring! I hope you enjoy this month’s gardening tips!
December
“From December to March there are for many of us, three gardens. The garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden of the mind’s eye.” – Katherine S. White
November
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October
1. October is an ideal time to plant trees and shrubs! The cooler weather will encourage plants to root quickly. Bonide Root & Grow (sku: 700004) is ideal to get plants off to a good start and helps reduce transplant shock.
2. Hosta, Daylilys, and Iris need to be divided every few years. The cooler weather in October will get them off to a good start before the cold of winter sets in. Hi-Yield Bone Meal (sku: 7296825) will help develop sturdy root systems and stimulates plant growth.
3. There is still time to plant winter hardy vegetables such as cabbage, collards, broccoli, and English peas. Turnips and mustard are also good choices. They love the cool fall weather and will grow quickly.
4. A green lawn all winter is possible in our area. When daytime temperatures are in the 70’s try over seeding with Annual Rye grass (sku: 700071). Ace Starter Fertilizer (sku: 7475411) will encourage a hardy root system for a green lawn all winter long!
5. Tropical and Subtropical container plants will need to be moved indoors when temperatures drop into the 40’s. Apply Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control (sku: 7206345) to protect from insect damage in your potted plants.
6. Fall is a good time to apply lime if needed. Liming your soil now will ensure best results come planting time next spring. Lust Leaf Rap-i-test PH Soil Test (sku: 73752) will help determine the exact condition of your soil and let you know if you need to add lime.
September
September is a great month! Summer will soon be left behind as we look forward to the cooler weather of Autumn. Fall is a great time to be outdoors in our gardens. I hope that you enjoy this months Kelly’s Korner Gardening Tips!
July
6. Many of our Spring flowering annuals are beginning to become leggy and stop blooming. A second season of blooms is possible if you cut the faded annual flowers by half, then water and fertilize with Miracle-Gro Bloom Booster Flower Food (sku: 7295389). This will promote more blooms and great color! The second round of flowers should begin to appear in two weeks!
June
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May
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April
March
March is a month of transition. Winter is still in control and doesn’t want to give up, but as always Spring will win in the end! We all get a case of Spring fever! A good cure is to get outdoors and start planning & planting!
1. Dianthus, Snapdragons, and other cold season flowers should flourish this month. Keep the faded flowers pruned for continuing flowers!
2. March is a good month to plant bulbs for summer color. Dahlias, Cannas, and Iris will provide color during the warmer days ahead! Add some Hi-Yield Dutch Bulb Food (sku: 7297088) to provide nutrients necessary for good root development and big beautiful flowers!
3. March starts the growing season for our trees & shrubs and other ornamental plants. Fertilize with a good slow-release fertilizer. Ace of Gray can help you find the right fertilizer for your plants! Azaleas, Camellias, Gardenias and other Acid loving plants require a special fertilizer to create an acid growing condition that will allow them to thrive and grow! Fertilome Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Food (sku: 7296965) supplies the proper nutrients as well as helps control soil acidity.
4. It’s a great month to plant cool season vegetables, like lettuce, cabbage, collards, potatoes, onions, broccoli, & kale. They all thrive in the cool early spring weather. Once the danger of frost has passed, it’s time to plant warm season tender vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers. The end of the month is also a good time to plant beans, squash, and corn! Bonide Root and Grow (sku: 700001) is great for starting seedlings or transplanting small flower & vegetable plants. Root and Grow will stimulate early root growth and help reduce transplant shock. This will get the plants off to a fast & healthy start!
5. March is a good month to put down mulch in garden beds to conserve water and control weeds. Ace of Gray carries black, brown, red, and cypress mulch to get your garden beds looking beautiful & to help maintain your garden beds!
6. After the danger of frost has clearly passed, its time to fertilize your lawn. Ace of Gray has many great lawn fertilizers to choose from and we are happy to help you find the right one for your lawn! At the beginning of the month there is still time to apply a pre-emergence herbicide to help control annuals weeds. Hi-Yield Crabgrass Control (sku: 7299399) works great to control crabgrass and other annual weed grasses & Hi-Yield Crabgrass control is safe for all turf grass types.
Thank you for coming to Kellys’ Korner & we hope you enjoyed this months gardening tips! Happy March!
February
Kelly’s Korner Gardening Tips
Our minds turn toward spring when February arrives. We have had a great winter so far; cold night temperatures and mild days. Our fruit trees and flowering shrubs should be spectacular this upcoming spring season! I hope you enjoy this months gardening tips!
1. February is a good month to add compost to hard packed clay soils and also to help sandy soils to retain moisture.
2. Apply a pre-emergent this month to prevent weeds this summer. Hi-Yield Crabgrass Control ($9.99 sku: 7299399) is a great product, sterilizing weed seeds so your lawn can be thick and lush this summer!
3. Hardy Vegetables can be planted later this month such as: cabbage, collards, mustard, turnips, onions, and carrots!
4. February is a good month to plant dormant fruit and shade trees. A good soil amendment to use is Black Gold Garden Compost ($7.99 sku: 7264930). This will help retain moisture during the hot summer months and give a quick startup in the spring!
5. Test your garden Soil for it’s PH Levels. Apply Lime or Sulfur according to the test results. Ace of Gray has a great selection of soil test kits!
6. Now is a great time to plant spring bulbs like daffodils, tulips, crocus, and hyacinths. Add some bone meal (4LB $4.59 sku: 7296825) when planting for extra strong root growth!
7. You can start seeds of warm season vegetables and flowers this month to have transplants ready for spring! Be sure to give plenty of sunlight! For good germination and fast growth we recommend Black Gold Seedling Mix (1.5cuft $14.99 sku: 7264898 or 8qt $4.99 sku: 7312408).
8. To control scale on fruit trees apply Ferti-lome Dormant Oil Spray ($9.99 sku: 7309834). Now is a good time to prune dormant trees if needed!
Come see us at Ace of Gray for all your lawn and garden needs! We’re looking forward to a great Spring! I hope you have enjoyed this months gardening tips by Kelly!
If you have any questions about Gardening Kelly is your go-to guy! Come visit him today or give him a call at (478)986-9200!