February Gardening Tips
- Irrigation system startup and inspection
- Inspect and service lawn and garden equipment
- Sharpen blades and tools
- Broadleaf weed control in lawns (air temps between 65-85 degrees F)
- Cut back all deciduous ornamental grasses
- Clean/rake out evergreen ornamental grasses
- Pick up and remove spent Camellia Blossoms and blemished (brown) blooms on plant
- Dead head (cut off spent flowers) winter flowering bulbs and plants as needed
- Fertilize Roses
- Final spray of peaches, nectarines (before blooms open)
- Select and order summer blooming bulbs (Begonias, Lilies, Dahlias, Gladiolas)
- Eliminate standing water where Mosquitos breed
- Finish pruning roses, fruit trees and other deciduous trees.
- Disinfect pruning tools between plants to reduce risk of spreading disease
- Pick up any remaining fallen leaves, fruit, flowers
- Purchase and install late winter/early spring annuals such as Cyclamen, Primrose, Iceland Poppies
- Spread and rake in wildflower seeds. Cover with light layer of well-aged compost and water in if no rain expected
- Remove weeds while they are small