Now is the best time to prune fruit
trees.
Prune out any dead or diseased branches,
any branch that is crossing and rubbing
on another, and any "water sprouts"
(those weak branches that shoot straight
up.)
On a nice warm day,
spray Bonide All-Seasons Dormant Oil on
trees, shrubs, roses, vines, or most
anything else you had an insect or
disease problem on last year. It kills
overwintering insect eggs and will help
reduce the problem this year. Avoid
spraying blue spruce, or you'll have a
green spruce!
When planning your flower beds
— whether they're planted in annuals or
perennials — remember to add ornamental
grasses for a beautiful contrasting
texture. Cut back last year's growth
from ornamental grasses now before this
year's new growth begins.
Water your lawn
with a sprinkler during long stretches
of mild, dry weather. Be sure to
disconnect the hose and put it away
before the weather drops below freezing
again.
