2019 Landscape Calendar – Colorado

March

• Prune ornamental and fruit trees before new growth
• Cut back ornamental grasses so new shoots can emerge
• Prune rose bushes
• Keep insects outside where they belong with HomeShield Pest Control™ program
• Treat ash trees with preventive or curative emerald ash borer (EAB) services

April

• Evaluate ornamental trees and shrubs for winter damage
• Treat susceptible trees to protect them from borers
• Schedule spring deep root tree fertilization
• Complete shade tree and feature tree pruning
• Complete first lawn fertilization with crabgrass pre-emergent

May

• Schedule supplemental watering
• Begin preventive disease treatments

June

• Watch closely for signs of pests and diseases – schedule treatments as needed
• Schedule a storm damage risk audit with your arborist
• Continue HomeShield Pest Control™ program

July

• Perform hand pruning of spring flowering shrubs
• Treat plants stressed by summer heat with ArborKelp®
• Water lawns deeply and infrequently
• Prune hedges/non-flowering shrubs

August

• Keep fruit trees nourished and watered during the summer months
• Schedule a fall aeration

 

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