Enjoy, but do not disturb the many wildflowers blooming in woodlands throughout Missouri.
When buying bedding plants, choose compact, bushy plants that have not begun to flower.
Fertilize established roses once new growth is 2 inches long. Use a balanced formulation. Begin spraying to control black spot disease.
Start mowing cool season grasses at recommended heights. For complete details, refer to University Extension Guide #6705, Cool Season Grasses.
Apply crabgrass preventers before April 15. Do not apply to areas that will be seeded.
Plants started indoors should be hardened off outdoors in cold frames before being transplanted into the garden.
Plant bare-root or potted fruit trees as soon as the soil can be worked.
Prune peaches and nectarines now.
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