Tips and Tidbits ~

~ Use Dr. Earth's Organic Premium Starter Fertilizer everytime you plant

~ Use Dr. Earth's Organic Natural Choice Compost (manure-free) for all your transplanting and top dressing needs plus it keeps the soil cool and weeds at bay during the summer

~ Shop every month to see what is in bloom for an all season garden

~ Use Sluggo to keep slugs at bay

~ Spring is a good time to fertilize your trees, shrubs and perennials

~ Spring is also a good time to check your trees and shrubs for winter damage, prune out any damaged, dead or diseased wood

~ Pinch large leaves off tomato plants to let the sun shine on the fruit and don't overwater!

~ Pinch flower spikes off basil plants to promote foliage growth

~ Continue to plant lettuce every couple of weeks to enjoy all summer

~ Refresh summer gardens with new beddding plants

~ Keep plants well watered on hot days, preferably in the morning

~ Bean leaves turning yellow?  Pinch them off and new foliage and buds will appear for another harvest!