Before adding fresh mulch to your flower beds, apply a weed preventer such as Preen, Amaze or an organic alternative, corn gluten meal.
Creeping phlox, bleeding heart, candytuft, pansies, snapdragons and sweet alyssum are just a few of the early spring bloomers that thrive in the warm days and chilly nights of early April.
If you are planting geraniums, marigolds, New Guinea impatiens or any other tender plants, keep a close watch on the weather forecast and be prepared to protect them with frost cloth or bring them indoors when frost is predicted.
Start tuberous begonias, caladium, Elephant ear and canna bulbs indoors to be ready for May planting.
Plant gladiolus every week up to July 1st and enjoy flowers all summer and fall.
Apply Preen, Amaze or Crabgrass and Weed Preventer to landscape beds to prevent weeds from germinating.
