LANDSCAPE SPECIALISTS  (copyr 2007-2012)

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 MAY THINGS TO DO (Pacific Northwest):

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Shrubs & Tree's:

     routine pruning / thinning.
     cut and remove old guy-wires
     continue pruning flowering shrubs as blooms die off

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Lawns:

Mowing:  Most lawns will need weekly mowing this month
         We like the 21" mtd push mowers.
         Throw the bag away and mulch your clippings


Fertilizer:  apply high quality slow release fertilizer
             We use Scotts organic fertilizer

Weed and Feed:  Not recommended.
                Use pre-mixed systemic spot control broadleaf herbicidel

Lawn renovation:  good month for lawn renovation
                  We use J&B Sun and Shade seed
                  Top dress as needed with cedar grove compost
 

Cranefly control:  Not recommended unless high numbers
                   are confirmed present in soil.
                   Neem oil is least toxic product
                   recommended for control. 

Watering:  rainfall usually sufficient

For lawn renovation, moss, or cranefly problems,
  see our "Lawn Care Tips" pamphlet:  http://goodfolkstomow.com/pam3.htm

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Beds:

  Routine cleanup.

  Add mulch to beds if needed.  Cedar Grove Compost is  
  recommended to improve soil, conserve water,  and help suppress weeds.


  Many warm weather plants can be seeded or planted -. 
    radish, peppers, squash, tomato, basil, sweet corn, 
    green beans, cucumber, eggplant, okra, melons, sweet potato

  plant perennial herbs and flowers from seed
  bulbs - dahlia, canna, gladiola

       
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