Pruning

• Prune summer bloomers such as Spirea and Buddleia before new flower buds form
• Prune late blooming shrubs while still dormant
• Cut back ornamental grasses when snow is gone and before new growth appears
• Prune Lavender back hard to encourage new growth
• Cut back Russian Sage leaving just 6-8 inches of woody stems

Fertilizing

• Apply organic fertilizer as soon as you can work the ground
• Apply chemical and time release fertilizer just before growth begins
• Fertilize roses in mid-April

Lawn

• In early Spring, apply corn gluten meal to lawn for weed control after snow disappears
  — 4-6 weeks before weeds sprout!

Planting

• Plant Fall blooming bulbs
• Divide Spring blooming perennials after blooming