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Gardening by Month

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Here is your list of "Monthly Tips and Tasks" and "Monthly Pests and Problems." Use this resource to help plan your weekly and monthly gardening tasks and help identify the most common pests and problems that occur each month. The pests and problems are linked to our detailed information on each pest and problem. Just click on the month to the "Gardening by Month" list on the right!

Gardening by Month

January
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
February
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
March
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
April
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
May
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
June
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
July
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
August
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
September
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
October
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
November
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
December
Tips and Tasks
Pests and Problems
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Missouri Botanical Garden

4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110
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15050 Faust Park
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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307 Pinetum Loop Rd,
Gray Summit, MO 63039
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