according to hans. spring pruning and clean up – by march 15 th excluding these plants:...
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LANDSCAPING AND GARDENINGAccording to Hans
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Spring Pruning and Clean Up – By March 15th
Excluding these plants: Forsythia, Magnolia, Syringa, Spirea, Hibiscus, Rhododendron (woody, spring-flowering specimens)
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NOTES
Improper Pruning
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NOTES
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MYTH #1
Myth: Large pruning wounds should be sealed with tar or wound dressing
Fact: Sealants prevent wound from drying and may cause disease leading to decay
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Dormant Oil – By March 30th Initial Mowing, Dethatching, or Aeration
– By April 15th
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MYTH #2
Myth: Thatch is lawn refuse and lawn clippings left over from years previous
Fact: Thatch is fibrous, above-ground roots and rhizomes
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Activate Water – By April 15th Set to water three times per week
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Fertilizer and Annual Grass Pre-emergent –
By April 25th Recommended fertilizer analysis ratio:
3 – 1 – 2 Example: 25 – 5 – 15
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MYTH #3
Myth: Pre-emergent needs to be applied before the forsythia bloom
Fact: Most annual grasses germinate at soil temperatures typically found in mid-May
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Systemic Insecticide for trees and shrubs (Merit®) – By May 1st
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MYTH #4
Myth: Bayer Advanced Tree and Shrub® is a cure all for pest problems in the garden
Fact: Merit® is a highly effective systemic insecticide that works on pests ingesting the plant
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Plant Summer Annuals and Garden – By May 15th
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Fertilizer and Systemic Insecticide for turf (Merit®) – By June 1st
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MYTH #5
Myth: Billbugs travel long distances by flying
Fact: Billbugs can fly- but their primary mobility is walking
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Adjust Water – By June 1st Set to water up to four times per week Deeper, less frequent watering is ideal
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Mid-Summer Clean Up – By June 15th
Prune woody, spring-flowering specimens Sheer any plants that need it Deadhead bulbs/Spring annuals
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Fertilizer for turf – By August 15th
Adjust Water – By September 1st Set to water three times per week
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MYTH #6
Myth: Some lawn care companies fertilize SEVEN times per year
Fact: Kentucky Blue/Rye needs approximately four pounds of nitrogen annually- typical fertilizations apply one pound per application (Totaling 4)
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Winterizer for turf (alternate time for aeration) – By October 1st
Sprinkler Blowout – By October 30th
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Fertilizer for trees – By November 15th Recommended agriform types of
nitrogen
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Fall Clean Up – By November 15th Excluding these plants: Forsythia,
Magnolia, Syringa, Spirea, Hibiscus, Rhododendron (woody, spring-flowering specimens)
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OPTIMUM YEARLY SCHEDULE
Optional Sulfur Application for turf – By November 30th
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MYTH #7
Myth: Apply gypsum to change soil pH
Fact: Sulfur reacts much better in our soil to reduce alkalinity
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