Corn can be planted in late Feb. You will have less worms if planted early.
• You may want to get tomato and pepper plants started inside or green house. Protect from freeze.
• Prune deciduous trees and oak trees now. Don’t forget to seal open ends and cuts with pruning paint or spray to protect from insect damage.
• Avoid oak tree pruning from Feb. 15 thru June 15th to prevent oak wilt.
• Fertilize Iris, calla lily, and fall planted bulbs with a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer. Divide if needed every two or three years.
• Fertilize trees and evergreens with a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer also.
• Wait until March for lawn fertilizer.
• Apply pre-emergent for weed control. Corn gluten or granular pre-emergent for weed control. Amaze works in flower beds also.
• Watch for broad leaf or grassy weeds. Use Weed Free Zone or other liquid post-emergent herbicides for existing weeds. (note: Some cool season grassy weeds die back naturally with the onset of heat)
• If you have any other gardening questions or needs, please visit Red Barn Garden Center at 12881 Pond Springs Road and let one of our experienced nursery professionals help you.