"Another Year, Another Chance to Garden"

As cold or wet as January can be, spring is right on its coat-tail, and there is much that can be done in the garden now.  So with the new year comes another chance to get your lawn and garden started out right. 

January is "getting ready" time for a rewarding spring.  Not only for dreaming and planning for spring, but for actually planting and preparing plants for a new year and a new season.  The beauty and production of each season in your landscape depends on the previous season's planning and accomplishments. 

• Planting and transplanting:  The winter season provides an excellent time to plant or transplant trees and shrubs.  The plants are quick to adapt when planted in cold, moist weather and will be well established prior to spring growth and prior to summer heat. 
• Winter Pruning:  Prune all evergreens and summer flowering shrubs and trees as needed.  (Do not prune spring blooming plants such as azaleas, hydrangeas and quince, as you will be removing potential spring blooms.)
• Fertilize established pansy plantings:  Keep blooms picked to encourage more flowering and fertilize with a good pansy plant food for best spring color.
• Provide winter protection for tender plants:  Be sure to keep tender plants covered and well mulched during the cold periods of January to protect new emerging spring growth. 
• Prepare soils:  Prepare soil for spring plantings by adding generous amounts of organic material such as leaf mold or compost to insure good drainage, water retention and aeration. 

Take advantage of this time to evaluate your landscaping for new additions and setting new goals for your spring and summer color displays.  Be sure to visit Sartin Services Lawncare & Nursery today and take advantage of unadvertised "off season" specials on trees and shrubs.  Let one of our knowledgeable sales associates help you with any questions or gardening needs for your spring landscaping.

Happy New Year and Happy Gardening!

Larry Vickers

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