Landscape Care for Mild Weather Regions
March
- Delay outdoor planting until the threat of frost has passed.
- Prune summer-flowering shrubs.
April
- Start planting cold-tolerant flowers and vegetables.
- Rake and remove winter debris.
- Begin lawn fertilization for cool-season grasses.
- Start regular lawn mowing.
- Actively control pests and insects.
May
- Plant summer annuals and vegetables.
- Mulch for moisture retention.
June
- Continue planting summer annuals and vegetables.
- Prune spring-flowering shrubs.
- Water deeply and consistently.
- Apply slow-release lawn fertilizer.
July
- Deep water during hot periods.
- Deadhead flowering plants.
- Mulch for moisture retention.
- Monitor plants for heat stress signs.
August
- Water deeply as needed.
- Deadhead and remove spent blooms.
- Evaluate and adjust irrigation.
- Plan for fall planting.
