GARDENING CALENDAR

LYNN RAWE,

COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT – HORTICULTURE

TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

MARCH 20, 2004

• Fertilize pecan trees with 21-0-0 or a similar high nitrogen fertilizer.  Begin zinc sprays at bud break.
• Transplant warm season vegetables such tomatoes and peppers after the chance of the last freeze.
• Purple martin houses should be cleaned and ready for the birds that will be arriving soon.
• Fertilize roses now if you did not do so in February.