Fertilization and proper lawn care are not only for curb appeal and resale value. A healthy, well maintained lawn provides many environmental benefits, including:
And lets not forget about mulch! Mulch can reduce the number of weeds in a garden. Mulching is not only a great way to prevent certain plants from growing in your garden, it can also be a great soil amendment, adding nutrients to your soil over time and keeping your cultivars cool and moist.
It is time to prune trees and summer flowering shrubs while they are still dormant. Spirea, honeysuckle and privets can be rejuvenated if needed. Inspect your trees for gypsy moth caterpillar nests. Prune them out, but do not put them in the garbage or compost pile. Destroy them by crushing, drowning or burning them.