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Historical February–March 2017 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
It’s not unusual for St. Louis to see wild swings in weather during the month of February – like the strong snowstorm followed quickly by 60+ degree days that we saw in 2016!
These fluctuating temperatures can be confusing to home gardeners, wondering what they should do to maintain and care for their lawn. So, our team of landscape experts has created this useful list of simple tasks that anyone can use, so that when you do make it outdoors, you can easily do the things that will have a big impact on your outdoor space for the upcoming year, all leading up to a successful spring season! February Lawn and Garden Tips As snowfall is melting, lawns can become overly wet. Avoid damage to your lawn by keeping your foot traffic across lawn-space to a minimum while grass is wet or frozen. Consider providing an outdoor water source or bird house, to encourage native birds to nest in your yard. Also, planting a variety of shrubs, trees, and evergreens can provide a natural wild food source and nesting habitat for our native bird populations. Did you receive cut flowers for Valentine’s Day or other special occasion? Extend their life by performing the following steps: 1. Recut stems underwater.
This ensures no air gets into the stem. 2. Remove any stem foliage that would be underwater. 3. Use a flower preservative.
Most cut flower arrangements come with a commercial mix, but you can easily make your own! Mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of bleach in a quart of warm water, then simply pour into your vase.
If your houseplants are showing signs of new growth, be sure to fertilize them.
However, don’t fertilize plants that are still dormant just yet. Have other questions about your lawn or garden? Email us at info@ quietvillagelandscaping.com – we would be happy to help!
Original photograph caption
Birdhouse with snow, accompanying February gardening tips.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2017.
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Original source: SD_Times2017_02.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
