In Northern United States and Canada
When severe Winter weather is over and signs of new growth are evident, carefully remove Winter protection from bulbs, Roses, perennials, evergreens and other plants. Complete pruning fruit trees and all ornamental shrubs such as Butterfly Bush, Peegee Hydrangea, Vitex, Rose of Sharon and others that bloom at midsummer and later. Don't prune Spring-blooming kinds such as Forsythia, Flowering Quince, and Deutzias until they are through blooming.
You may rejuvenate old straggly Lilacs, Rhododendrons and Yews by cutting them to within a foot or so of the ground at this time, following this drastic pruning by fertilizing and mulching' them, and by being sure to water them generously during dry weather in Summer. Don't be in too great a hurry to prune bush Roses but do it before their leaf buds expand.
As soon as the ground is dry enough to work, sow Peas, Sweet Peas, Larkspurs, Cornflowers, Poppies and other very hardy annuals. Spade ground when dry enough in preparation for later plantings. Where Winter Rye has been sown as a green manure turn this under. Plant deciduous (leaf-losing) trees and shrubs. If you intend to use dormant sprays, such as sulphur and miscible oil, to control mites, scale insects and certain other pests do so before new growth begins, when the temperature is above 40 degrees and there is no danger of freezing the night following the application.
Sow seeds in the greenhouse, or in a sunny window in a room where the night temperature is 50 to 60 degrees if you have no greenhouse; of almost all kinds of annuals that are to be raised in pots and flats for transplanting outdoors later. Sow indoors also seed of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Lettuce, Celery, Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplants. Start tubers of Cannas, Begonias and Caladiums. Cuttings of Ageratum, Bloodleaf, Coleus, and many other quick-growing plants suitable for Summer beds and for growing in pots, root readily now.
Insert leaf cuttings of African Violets, Snake plants, Rex Begonias, Peperomias, Pick-a-back Plants and KaIanchoes. As the sun becomes more powerful, shade lightly greenhouses in which are grown African Violets, Begonias, Palms, Ferns and other plants that cannot stand strong, direct sun. House plants of kinds that do not thrive in intense light should be moved to east, northwest or north windows or should be shaded lightly from midday sun.
In the South
Start new lawns and renovate old ones. Before sowing seed or planting sprigs or plugs of grass be sure that the soil is fertilized and well cultivated. Mow lawns which were overplanted with Ryegrass regularly with the mower blades set at a height of one inch. Prune Roses before growth is evident and, after new shoots develop, spray or dust at weekly intervals to keep down diseases and pests.
Fertilize Camellias and Azaleas as soon as they are through blooming and mulch the soil around them with compost, rotted manure or peat moss. In the lower South, plant Tuberoses, Dahlias, Cannas, Caladiums, Elephant Ears, Montbretias, Gladioli and Tigridias. In the upper South make the first planting of Gladioli. Active work in the vegetable garden includes sowing many kinds, planting Irish potatoes and frequent surface cultivation to break the crust and encourage growth.
Thin, fertilize and cultivate Fall-sown annuals. Set out young plants of Snapdragons, Verbenas, Petunias, Salvias, Calendulas and Stocks, as soon as weather is agreeable. Make sowings of a wide variety of annuals. This is the last call for lifting, dividing and planting perennials.
On the West Coast
Complete the planting of deciduous shrubs in southern California by the middle of the month, in more northern parts by the end of the month or early in April. Subtropical evergreen trees and shrubs, such as Avocados, Citrus, Guavas, Gardenias, Hibiscus, parlor palm and Camellias, may be planted in southern California during March and early April. Set out new Strawberry plants and always care for parlor palm.
Sow hardier kinds of vegetables and annuals for early crops and to provide successions. In warmer sections set out plants of tender annuals and sow the more tender vegetables. In many areas it is not too late to lift, divide and transplant perennials.
When severe Winter weather is over and signs of new growth are evident, carefully remove Winter protection from bulbs, Roses, perennials, evergreens and other plants. Complete pruning fruit trees and all ornamental shrubs such as Butterfly Bush, Peegee Hydrangea, Vitex, Rose of Sharon and others that bloom at midsummer and later. Don't prune Spring-blooming kinds such as Forsythia, Flowering Quince, and Deutzias until they are through blooming.
You may rejuvenate old straggly Lilacs, Rhododendrons and Yews by cutting them to within a foot or so of the ground at this time, following this drastic pruning by fertilizing and mulching' them, and by being sure to water them generously during dry weather in Summer. Don't be in too great a hurry to prune bush Roses but do it before their leaf buds expand.
As soon as the ground is dry enough to work, sow Peas, Sweet Peas, Larkspurs, Cornflowers, Poppies and other very hardy annuals. Spade ground when dry enough in preparation for later plantings. Where Winter Rye has been sown as a green manure turn this under. Plant deciduous (leaf-losing) trees and shrubs. If you intend to use dormant sprays, such as sulphur and miscible oil, to control mites, scale insects and certain other pests do so before new growth begins, when the temperature is above 40 degrees and there is no danger of freezing the night following the application.
Sow seeds in the greenhouse, or in a sunny window in a room where the night temperature is 50 to 60 degrees if you have no greenhouse; of almost all kinds of annuals that are to be raised in pots and flats for transplanting outdoors later. Sow indoors also seed of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Lettuce, Celery, Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplants. Start tubers of Cannas, Begonias and Caladiums. Cuttings of Ageratum, Bloodleaf, Coleus, and many other quick-growing plants suitable for Summer beds and for growing in pots, root readily now.
Insert leaf cuttings of African Violets, Snake plants, Rex Begonias, Peperomias, Pick-a-back Plants and KaIanchoes. As the sun becomes more powerful, shade lightly greenhouses in which are grown African Violets, Begonias, Palms, Ferns and other plants that cannot stand strong, direct sun. House plants of kinds that do not thrive in intense light should be moved to east, northwest or north windows or should be shaded lightly from midday sun.
In the South
Start new lawns and renovate old ones. Before sowing seed or planting sprigs or plugs of grass be sure that the soil is fertilized and well cultivated. Mow lawns which were overplanted with Ryegrass regularly with the mower blades set at a height of one inch. Prune Roses before growth is evident and, after new shoots develop, spray or dust at weekly intervals to keep down diseases and pests.
Fertilize Camellias and Azaleas as soon as they are through blooming and mulch the soil around them with compost, rotted manure or peat moss. In the lower South, plant Tuberoses, Dahlias, Cannas, Caladiums, Elephant Ears, Montbretias, Gladioli and Tigridias. In the upper South make the first planting of Gladioli. Active work in the vegetable garden includes sowing many kinds, planting Irish potatoes and frequent surface cultivation to break the crust and encourage growth.
Thin, fertilize and cultivate Fall-sown annuals. Set out young plants of Snapdragons, Verbenas, Petunias, Salvias, Calendulas and Stocks, as soon as weather is agreeable. Make sowings of a wide variety of annuals. This is the last call for lifting, dividing and planting perennials.
On the West Coast
Complete the planting of deciduous shrubs in southern California by the middle of the month, in more northern parts by the end of the month or early in April. Subtropical evergreen trees and shrubs, such as Avocados, Citrus, Guavas, Gardenias, Hibiscus, parlor palm and Camellias, may be planted in southern California during March and early April. Set out new Strawberry plants and always care for parlor palm.
Sow hardier kinds of vegetables and annuals for early crops and to provide successions. In warmer sections set out plants of tender annuals and sow the more tender vegetables. In many areas it is not too late to lift, divide and transplant perennials.
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