Gardening Tips for March

Spring is just around the corner!  Here are some tips to get your lawn and garden in shape.

·         Apply a layer of mulch around your newly planted shrubs, flowers, and vegetables.

·         You can plant lawn seeds now, if needed.

·         Mow your lawn at recommended heights (St. Augustine and Bahia: 3 to 4 inches; Centipede: 1.5 to 2 inches; Dwarf St. Augustine: 2.5 inches).

·         Check sprinkler systems for any issues and fix, as needed.

·         Prune trees and shrubs before the end of the dormant season.

·         Continue another planting hardy vegetable crops that mature quickly. Good choices are turnips, mustard, radishes, and spring onions.

·         If you have not done so already, you can apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn to help prevent any summer weeds.