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Local Garden Tips & Timing
A seasonal guide, and garden tips for local gardeners.Â
Early Spring (March - April)
- Clean up garden beds and prune dead hydrangea stems
- Plant cool-season pansies and primrose
- Sow peas, lettuce, and spinach directly into soil
- Apply dormant oil spray to fruit trees and shrubs
Late Spring (May - June)
- Plant summer-blooming perennials and annuals after last frost
- Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants
- Mulch beds to retain moisture for the coming heat
- Prune spring-flowering shrubs like forsythia and azaleas
Summer (July - August)
- Deadhead spent annuals to encourage new blooms
- Harvest vegetables regularly to keep plants productive
- Water deeply during early morning hours
- Monitor Passaic County gardens for summer pests
Fall (September - October)
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils)
- Plant mums, kales, and pansies for seasonal color
- Final lawn fertilization and overseeding in North Jersey
- Harvest remaining warm-season crops before frost
Winter (November - February)
- Winterize tools and irrigation systems
- Protect sensitive evergreens from heavy snow
- Plan your spring garden and order seeds
- Maintain indoor tropicals and holiday greenery
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