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May:
Transplanting
Established Perennials and Shrubs
Although some gardeners might enjoy the challenge
of starting over, most just hate the thought of leaving all of their beautiful
flowers and shrubs behind when they move. If you're going to try and take
some plants with you, you need to prepare.
 Prune
Spring-Blooming Shrubs After Flowers Fade
Trees and shrubs that bloom in early spring, such
as forsythia, lilac, honeysuckle, quince and spirea, set their flower
buds the previous fall. If you prune in late winter, some of the bloom
potential for spring is sacrificed. By waiting until after flowering,
you can enjoy the blossoms first, then attend to pruning chores.
Control
Weeds in the Garden and Landscape
There are a number of practices you can incorporate
in your bag of tricks to keep weeds under control. Controlling weeds before
mature seed will help prevent future weeds. For example, a single dandelion
plant can produce 15,000 seeds in one year, and each seed is capable of
surviving up to six years in the soil.
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