Helpful Info | Monthly To-Do List | May

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• Fertilize rhodies, azaleas, roses
• Call architect for design/build water feature
• Plant summer annuals, marigolds, petunias, begonias
• Remove old rhododendrom flowers
• Trap gophers & moles
• Watch for root weevils in rhodies & azaleas
• Planting month! Add color to your yard
• Set out fuchsias & geraniums
• Test soil
• Plant summer vegetables
• Fertilize lawn
• Adjust water schedule on automatic sprinkler system
• Fertilize lawn with balanced fertilizer
• Plant pond plants
• Call design/build architect for water wise landscape
• Increase automatic sprinkler system water schedule
• Plant vegetable and annuals plants
• Check for cut worm on veggies and bug worm on petunias
• Mulch garden to conserve water
• Plant tomatoes
• Spot treat broadleaf weeds in your yard
• Move house plants outside for fresh air
• Reseed thin areas in lawn
• Trim hedges
• Enjoy the fruits of your labor!
• Control root weevils on rhododendrons
• Call Landscape Architect  for pond design
• Fertilize vegetables with Dr. Earth organic food
• Begin soil prep for planting new lawn
• Cut back perennials to develop new growth
• Check arborvitae for spider mites
• Adjust sprinklers for hotter weather needs
• Spot treat broadleaf weeds in your lawn
• Fertilize water plants in pond
• Check and clean pond filters
• Plant winter veggies like cabbage & brussel sprouts
• Gently cultivate soil around plants to improve drainage