Rollin Haas Master Landscapes Inc.

Gardening Checklist

March 13-26, 2009

Plant onions and leeks for summer harvest.
Check spring growth on roses and fruit trees for aphids. Spray with Malathion and/or systemic rose care products.
Check under trees and shrubs for sucker growth. These are branches that sprout directly from the rootstock beneath the soil. Cut off with sharp shears 4” above ground and spray with “sucker stopper”.
Plant summer blooming bulbs now. Gladiolus and dahlias are some of the species available.
Remember to sprinkle snail bait to protect tender leaves and shoots from snails and slugs. Bait active ingredient’s shelf life is only 3 months, so buy fresh.
Happy First Day of Spring! Celebrate by planting a new shrub or tree in the garden.
Prune fuchsias, pelargoniums and geraniums after frost danger is past. This will encourage more full plants and more flowers.
Remember the mess of last year’s Olives? Call for details of a new technology for stopping olive fruit production.

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