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Monthly Garden Tips for March

o       Leave winter mulch in place until new growth is established. Mulch protects plants from late spring freezes.

o       Remove tree wraps applied last fall from young trees.

o       Rake the lawn to remove leaves, twigs, and debris.

o       Check for winter snow and salt damage. Prune dead tips and broken branches.

o       Cut ornamental grasses back to a few inches before new growth begins.

o       Prevent soil compaction by avoiding walking across saturated lawns and garden beds.

o       If you have had a problem with overwintering insects and scale, spray trees with dormant oil before bud break. Temps should remain above 40 F. Always read label directions.

o       Prepare new planting beds, if soil is dry. Work organic matter and compost into the soil before planting.

o       Fertilize trees and shrubs before new growth begins. Test soil to indicate nutrient deficiencies. Follow test recommendations for fertilizer and ph adjustments.

o       Prune summer-flowering shrubs before spring growth begins. Summer-flowering shrubs include abelia, beautyberry, PG hydrangea, spirea, and snowberry.

o       Wait to prune spring-flowering shrubs until after the flowers fade. Spring-flowering shrubs include forsythia, deutzia, lilac, mockorange, bridalwreath spirea, and weigela.

Garden calendar tips provided by The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL.

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