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Every gardener from young to old, anxiously waits Jack Frost's
last spring visit and dreads his return in the fall. For your
landscape to flourish during the spring and summer months,
it is important that you follow Sparkman's Texas Gardening
Calendar throughout the year. It is a simple way to fast-track
your green thumb!
January
- Time to plant trees (fall and winter are best).
- Use Root Stimulator and Soil Conditioner when planting.
- Prune trees and apply sealer to large cuts.
- Be sure to water throughout the winter -- it helps protect
from freeze damage.
February
- Start pre-emergent program to keep weed seed from germinating.
Amaze granules will take care of broadleaf and grassy type
weeds.
- Spray existing weeds with Round-Up or Finale (in Bermuda
Grass.)
- Test soil for spring planting prep.
- Plant trees.
- Feed trees and shrubs.
- Be sure to water.
March
- Add soil amendments to garden areas and flowerbeds.
- Feed trees and shrubs (if not done in February).
- Shop for best selection of spring bulbs. (Elephant Ears
and Caladiums go fast!)
- Check for Borer damage.
- Watch for late freezes.
- Plant Fescue seed late in the month.
- Plant onion sets, garlic, potatoes, rhubarb and asparagus.
- If needed, spray Dormant Oil.
April
- Remember! Arbor Day is the last Friday in April.
- Check soil temperature for seeding Bermuda (must be 68
degrees).
- Apply grub control late in the month.
- Sod will be available this month.
- Spray Systemic for Pine Tip Moths.
- Bedding plants arrive this month.
May
- Use Systemic Fungicides on roses, vines, shrubs and grasses.
- Fertilize spring bedding plants.
- Discard standing water to prevent mosquito infestation.
- Apply fertilizer to lawns.
- Spray for Bag Worms.
- Time to plant spring bulbs.
- Spray any existing weeds.
June
- Second round of Pre-Emergent.
- Top dress beds to help keep weeds down and retain moisture
as it gets hotter.
- Add Bloom Start to Crepe Myrtles to promote longer bloom
time.
- Spray an existing weeds.
July
- Use Bloom Set on Tomatoes to prevent shedding due to
heat.
- DO NOT apply high Nitrogen fertilizer to Fescue -- it
will burn in the heat.
- Give extra care and watering to trees and shrubs while
weather is hot.
- Plant summer color.
August
- Watch for yellowing of turf grasses caused by a lack
of iron.
- Fungus may also cause yellowing and eventually death of
turf grasses if not treated.
- Watch for insects on trees and shrubs.
September
- Third round of Pre-Emergent.
- Plant Fescue seed late September through mid November.
- Clean out beds and get ready for Pansies.
- Plant Mums now.
October
- Pick out spring bulbs -- they go fast!
- Plant Pansies, Cabbage, Kale, Stock and Snapdragons for
winter color.
- Plant trees - be sure to use Root Stimulator and soil
amendments.
- Contact landscapers to get construction completed on ponds,
patios and sprinkler systems.
November
- Apply Winterizer and fertilizer to lawn.
- Plant spring bulbs between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Poinsettias arrive Thanksgiving week.
- Live Christmas trees arrive by Thanksgiving weekend.
- Plant trees.
- Gift certificates available.
December
- Water trees, shrubs and lawns.
- Apply Dormant Oil. Plant trees.
- Prune trees now through March.
- Add fourth round of Pre-Emergent.
Courtesy of Sparkman’s Nursery |
