Now is a great time to begin applying dormant spray to deciduous trees and shrubs to control certain diseases and insects. Three applications are recommended for best control on listed plants. The first application should be applied in late fall after leaves have fallen. The second in winter. The third just before bud swell in late winter to very early spring. DO NOT apply dormant spray to apricot trees. Be sure to check the label on each type of dormant spray for each type of plant to be used on, and for desired disease and/or insect control.

It's time to think about moss control in your lawn. We have a variety of moss control products. It's important to thatch out dead moss after applying a moss control product, then apply lime. Lime will help adjust soil ph to help your lawn grow better and make the soil less hospitable for new moss to re-grow.

February is when to begin seeds for spring indoors. Use a good sterile seed starting mix. Some seeds need extra warmth to germinate; use a heat mat or seed dome.

Mulch flower beds to help control weeds and insulate plants.
Set out suet cakes for birds wintering in the area.


Late winter is the perfect time to control weeds. They pull out easily and you can remove them before they flower which is important to slow down their spread.

Late Winter is time to prune! Grapes, fruit trees, vines and shrubs that are in need of pruning should be done from February to March, except for Rhodys, Camelias and other spring blooming evergreen shrubs. Those should be pruned immediately after flowering.

Late winter is also time to set out hummingbird feeders. Hummingbirds will start showing up as early as late February in our area.

Late winter is also time to begin getting your vegetable gardens ready. You can begin adding fertilizer and tilling the soil now. Peas, carrots, garlic, and onions can be planted as soon as the ground is workable.