GARDENING CALENDAR

LYNN RAWE,

COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT – HORTICULTURE

TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

FEBRUARY 28, 2004

•  Finish pruning established roses and plant new rose varieties now.
• Divide summer and fall blooming perennials, including cannas, mallows, fall asters, mums and perennial salvias.
•  Remove dead leaves or sections of liriope, Asian jasmine and mondo grass.
•  Thicken nandina bushes by pruning the tallest, thinnest canes down to two inches.
• It’s too early to fertilize lawns; instead, aerate and “top dress” with compost.