General Monthly Gardening Tips

January

• Clean flower beds and destroy diseased leaves or branches to prevent disease in the garden.
• Plant a fruit tree.
• Take time to prepare a plan for spring planting or visit River Valley and let one of our design experts do it for you!

February

• Apply Bradfield’s Organic corn gluten pre emergent weed preventer to lawns mid-month.
• Prepare garden beds with compost and organic fertilizers such as Lady bug Brand "John's Recipe".
• Prune Knock Out® Roses

March

• Spray plant foliage with Gardenville seaweed. Sea Tea provides hormones and essential trace minerals to promote stronger, healthier plants.
• Top-dress lawns with Milogranite 6-2-0.
• Save money buy purchasing perennials bareroot at The Arkansas Flower and Garden Show! www.arflowerandgardenshow.org

April

• Plant heat loving annuals after the threat of frost has passed.
• Pull spring weeds before they go to seed.
• Apply 1-2” of compost and 2-3” of mulch for weed suppression.

May

• Prune Encore Azaleas after the first spring bloom has finished.
• Check all plants for insect and disease activity.
• Plant ornamental grasses.

June

• Apply PlantSkydd animal repellant to keep gardens and ornamental plants safe.
• Use Treegator slow release watering bags to give trees“deep root water”.
• Try container gardening. Use a lightweight Crescent® planter to add color and interest to your landscape.

July

• Plant pumpkin seeds from Botanical Interest for a Halloween harvest of your very own!
• Water in the early morning for best absorption and least evaporation.
• Add a soothing water feature to your landscape to create a cool oasis.

August

• Watch for fungal activity in lawns and on plants.
• Use Neem Oil to control fungus, insect, and disease problems.
• Collect seeds from your wildflower gardens.

September

• Start a compost bin!
• Keep your pond healthy with products by Anjon.
• Light your landscape. Landscape lighting by Kichler, Nightscaping, and Aglow is now available at River Valley.

October

• Try using violas this season for stupendous color!
• Use Hi
• Yield blood & bone meal to feed flowers and bulbs.
• Create a stunning fall display with locally grown pumpkins and mums!

November

• Plant Balled and Burlapped trees and shrubs.
• Divide perennials.
• Purchase Corona rakes and gardening tools for fall clean up chores!

December

• Purchase a Living Christmas tree this year and enjoy it for years to come!
• Stuff Stockings with River Valley gift cards, Botanical Interest seeds, and ergonomic tools by Natural Radius Grip.
• Use topiary boxwoods for an outdoor Christmas tree on a porch or deck.