What not to do in the garden this month? For starters, don't willy-nilly pull weeds up, a Texas A&M garden expert writes. What can be done this month? Get a head start on monitoring for pests before they become a problem.
Viburnum blooms in the spring. The shrub needs little pruning, but if it needs it, be sure to prune soon after the flowers fade.Spring temperatures and new growth around town compel us to clean, trim, and tidy our own yards. An assessment of our property includes trees. However, certain bird species are starting to nest in those trees. They build nests with the intention of camouflage, so they are hard to detect with a simple visual inspection.
If you are looking for an arborist, treesaregood.org is an excellent resource. The International Society of Arboriculture manages the website, and its mission “is to promote the professional practice of arboriculture and create a worldwide awareness of the benefit of trees.” ; you don’t want the roots to break at the soil line. Wait until after a rain for the soil to soften and loosen. Then, pull weeds, carefully, with the roots intact. Spreading 3 to 4 inches of mulch in beds will help reduce weeds, retain moisture and keep roots cooler in hot months.. It can be effective for short term use, but the application rate is rarely followed by homeowners and can cause more harm than good. Since it contains a broadleaf weed killer, this can affect shrubs and trees.
Vegetable garden: Plant transplants of tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. Certain seeds do better if sowed directly into the ground. These include beans. Southern peas, squash, melons, okra, cucumber, Swiss chard.
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