Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens
April showers will benefit trees, shrubs and evergreens you should also plant them early so roots can develope properly.
April showers will benefit trees, shrubs and evergreens you should also plant them early so roots can develope properly.
Feed fruit trees, canes and shrubs by applying fertilizer and covering their base with mulch.
Since the soil should be warming up, now is an ideal time to move evergreen shrubs.
Now is an ideal time to take hardwood or root cuttings to propagate your shrubs and perennials.
Generously apply mulch around the roots of tender trees and shrubs, it will protect their roots from frost.
Shrubs stored in containers may suffer from dehydration or root death when exposed to freezing water, move them inside.
Remember that you should always clean away all diseased or damaged material around your shrubs and trees.
Now is the ideal time for planting trees, shrubs and climbers: a good opportunity to think about new fruit trees, too!
Shrubs such as Pyracantha can be pruned after flowering! About pruning bushes and hedges: http://j.mp/OJ8aW8
Do you grow a button bush? It should now bloom and attract beneficial insects: http://j.mp/LYuJZw