Prune spring-flowering shrubs (azaleas, flowering quince, Forsythia and Loropetalum) soon after they finish flowering, but only if they need it. Selectively cut old or unruly branches by reaching deeply into…

Look for some of the exciting new cultivars of Hydrangea arborescens, such as Incrediball and Invincibelle Spirit. Invincibelle Spirit is a new pink form that takes a few years to…

Climbing roses should not be pruned until after their first flush of growth. Now is a good time to tie the canes to a support before they flush out with…

March is a good time to shop for and add lungwort (Pulmonaria) and Lenten rose (Helleborus) to your garden. Lungwort is an early flowering shade perennial that often struggles in…

Sow nasturtiums this month. Soak seed overnight in water. Cover with three-quarter inches of soil.

Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn, if you had crabgrass and other summer weeds in the past. The timing of application is important, and a good indicator is to…

Now is a great time to remove weeds from your garden beds. Doing so now will make the plant beds look better and prevent them from going to seed; therefore,…

When night temps get above 40 degrees, feed your pansies with a water-soluble fertilizer such as 20-20-20.

Broccoli, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, lettuce, chard, onions and potatoes should be planted this month.