Plant
- Spring annuals: Angelonia, begonia, celosia, coleus, dianthus, marigold, pentas, portulaca, salvia, vinca and zinnia.
- Spring vegetables and herbs: Basil, cilantro, cucumber, dill, eggplant, melons, okra, parsley, pepper, pumpkin, squash, tomato.
- Trees, shrubs and cactus.
- Citrus, fruit and nut trees.
- Re-pot patio and houseplants if necessary.
Fertilize
- Spring flowers: Continue a regular fertilizing schedule with Happy Frog Fruit and Flower or Grow More Super Bloom.
- Spring vegetables and herbs: Continue a regular fertilizing schedule with Happy Frog Tomato and Vegetable or Down to Earth Vegetable Garden.
- Trees and shrubs: Continue a regular fertilizing schedule with Happy Frog or Down to Earth All-Purpose Fertilizer.
- Roses: Continue a regular feeding schedule with Grow More Magnum Rose or Happy Frog Fruit and Flower.
- Deciduous fruit trees (apple, peach, plum etc.): New plants use Happy Frog All Purpose or Down to Earth Bio-Live. Established trees, once new leaves begin to appear, feed with Happy Frog Fruit and Flower or Down to Earth All Purpose.
- Houseplants: Fertilize with a full strength feeding of Grow More Sea Grow.
Prune
- Shrubs: Hand prune to shape or control size.
- Citrus if needed.
- Deadhead blooming plants as needed.
- Prune cold damage from plants if needed.
Plan and Prep
- Arrange for an arborist to prune any desert trees, if needed, before summer monsoons begin.
Maintenance
- Watering: Observe your plants as the temperatures increase and be prepared to adjust your watering schedule.
- Pests: As the weather warms keep an eye out for unwanted visitors. Spray them off with water or come see us for suggestions.
- Weeds: Continue to pull weeds while they are small. You can also start applying Amaze Pre-Emergent.
- Irrigation: Check for leaks and clogged emitters. Add more emitters, or upgrade existing, to accommodate growing plants.