Herbs, flowers, bushes, trees?
Lawn care centers have a
knowledgeable, helpful staff to
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Penne Wooldridge shares tips on key
areas of lawn care and landscape plant- ings so you can get a head start for sum- mer. For those wish to do it themselves, it’s important to understand the char- acteristics and needs of each plant and its placement. When in doubt, visit your local nursery for personalized as- sistance. Question: What does a lawn need
in spring? Answer: A good weed-and-feed lawn
fertilizer should be enough. Since dif- ferent weeds grow in different seasons, if people do a quarterly prep, in spring, summer and fall, it will get it up and go- ing.
Q: Where and how should mulch be
applied? A: Most people put mulch around the
trees because it helps hold in moisture and they can’t get grass to grow around trees. You can use mulch around foun- dation plantings because it holds in moisture and controls weeds. Some people use gravel because it keeps it a little cleaner, but it won’t hold moisture. A2-inch layer of mulch is the better way to go because it breaks down and be- comes soil. Mulching twice a year is plenty, and some mulch once a year. Q: Can shrubs and trees be planted
in spring? A: You can basically plant any time
you can dig a hole. Your selection for shrubs and trees is best in spring. In spring, people often are looking for shrubbery that blooms, like azalea, for- sythia and lilac. For blooming trees, people are looking for dogwood or Brad- ford pear. For shade trees, good choices are pin oak, or sugar or red maples. While those maples are slower-growing than silver maple, they are stronger and
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