Caladiums and Vinca!
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Caladiums and Vinca!
Nutsedge SedgeHammer is one of the only selective herbicide that will kill nutsedge in turf grass or landscaped beds.
Bring in your baskets from last season
WE CAN REPLANT THEM
Vinca does not like to be over watered.
Overwatering can cause root rot &a soil fungus.
A Fungicide is crucial for seasonal color success!!
NELSON COLOR STAR is a fertilizer and fungicide in one!
Apply to the ground before planting your seasonal color. A fungicide suppresses and controls soil borne funguses.
Another shipment of Tropicals just in!
Bougainvillea, Hibiscus (shrub & tree form), Croton Mandevilla, Ixora Brazillian Iris, and the list goes on and on and on!
Watering your lawn and shrubs.
Watering your lawn in the morning is ideal. It reduces loss of water due to evaporation and reduces the chance of developing a fungus.
Newly planted shrubs and trees will require more attention. Water these plants well and let them dry out slightly while they become acclimated.
Please check out our May newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.
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MAKE YOUR PLANTS GREAT AGAIN!
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MAKE YOUR PLANTS GREAT AGAIN!
Now is the time to get in your yard
Fertilizers, Insecticides, Herbicides and Pre-Emergents
LAWN:
The most important thing you can do for your lawn is feed it!.
A well-fed lawn can better withstand heat, cold, drought, mowing, foot traffic and other stresses. Feeding your lawn in the spring strengthens roots and provides a good start for the heavy growing season.
****If you sprayed your weeds in January fertilize your yard with the Plant Tech spring step 1
Lawn Weed and Feed is also available at Plant Tech
Apply a weed and feed product AFTER you have cut your lawn twice.
TREES AND SHRUBS:
Feed your plants, they are hungry!! We recommend a slow release 13.6.6 on all your trees and shrubs. If your plants show signs of Lichen, a mossy gray fungus on the bark, FEED THEM! This is a sign of stagnant growth and no fertilizer.
Stop weeds and bugs before they happen
Dimension is a pre-emergent herbicide that prevents weed seeds from germinating in your flower beds and lawn. Apply to your existing beds every three months year round for best results.
Bug Blaster is a granular insecticide that should be applied to your flowerbeds and yard to keep out most bugs and insects. Controls Fleas, Fireants, Ticks, Mole Crickets, Chinch Bugs and many more.
-Prevent SOD WEB WORMS before they destroy your lawn.
Spring Annuals, Perennials and Vegetables
Available mid-March
Time to Prune your Camellias
Cut when they are done blooming and apply a slow release fertilizer.
Please check out our March newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.
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Cut back Knock Out Roses
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Cut back Knock Out Roses
We recommend cutting back Knock Out Roses and Drift Roses 3 times a year. February is the time to cut these roses the hardest. You can cut Knock Outs back to 12” and do not have to leave foliage below
the cut.
Proper pruning allows the roses to flush and become full, well shaped and full of blooms.
NEW- White Drift Roses available this Spring.!!
Our Louisiana weather can be unpredictable. We recommend waiting until the middle of March to prune back any other shrubs or winter damage in your yard.
Prune your Crepe Myrtles
Crepe Myrtles bloom on new growth BUT there is no need to butcher your trees to get more blooms. Pruning correctly prevents turning a beautiful Crepe Myrtle into ugly stumps. Follow these simple tips for proper pruning.
*Never cut more than 12– 15” off of each branch.
*Never cut a branch that is larger than a pencil.
*Prune any suckers coming from the base.
*You can also prune any side branches growing from the main trunk, but be selective.
Correct pruning can create a well spaced main branch with nice bark and beautiful blooms.
If you see signs of sooty mold, white flies, or fungus be sure to treat it now. BUT it is best to use a preventative!!
Using a systemic in early spring will prevent these issues later in the year.
There is still time to spray a combination of atrazine and weed free zone on your lawn weeds.
Please check out our February newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.
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