Stop Lawn Weeds this Spring
To have a lush green lawn free of weeds this spring, early February is the best time to apply a pre-emergent.
Pre-emergents work by preventing the weed seed from germinating – so applying at the right time is important. A reliable pre-emergent proven to work well on weeds in the Cedar Creek lake area is Hi-Yield’s Weed Stopper with Dimension.
If you prefer to use an organic product our recommendation is Nature’s Guide Spreadable Corn Gluten. It’s a natural weed preventer and nitrogen fertilizer.
February is also the time to fertilize trees, shrubs, lawns and evergreens. Use a rose or all-purpose garden type fertilizer to feed roses, fruit and flowering trees, plus other deciduous trees and shrubs. If you use dry type fertilizers, be sure to water-in thoroughly after application.
Start fertilizing lawns mid – late February. Fertilizing will help bring the grass out of dormancy and boost the growth of new shoots and green up the grass quickly. We recommend a 16-4-12 balanced slow release fertilizer for Cedar Creek.
Spraying. February is a good month to make an application of winter dormant spray on fruit trees to kill damaging insects as they wake up from their winter’s nap. Spray at a time when the wind is not blowing and when temperatures are above freezing.
Pruning. Prune back trees, shrubs and roses before buds start to show. Valentine’s Day is considered the best time to trim back roses.
Freezing Temperatures. If temperatures do drop below 32 degrees use a freeze cloth to protect early flowering or tender plants.
Happy Gardening
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