May 
Pinch azaleas and rhododendron blossoms as they fade. Double flowered azaleas need no pinching.

May 1-6
Plant hardy water lilies in tubs or garden pools.

May 7-13
Begin planting warm-season annuals.

May 14-23
Plant summer bulbs such as caladiums, dahlias, cannas and elephant ears.

May 24-31
Set out peppers and eggplants after soils have warmed. Plant sweet potatoes now.

May 24-31
Take houseplants outdoors when nights will remain above 50 degrees. Most prefer only direct morning sun.

Possibilities. 

It was the word that these Westwood homeowners focused on when they purchased their current home 15 years ago. They saw possibilities in the two-story brick colonial residence built in the 1930s, which had been vacant for three years. 

One of the first signs of Spring are when the flowering trees begin to bud and spread their color. Local landscapers share their favorite flowering trees that will give your landscape character and curb appeal.

“All gardeners love to share.” For this Warson Woods homeowner and custodian of an amazing, enchanted, one-of-a-kind green space, that view is firmly rooted in personal experience.

She has generously shared the garden she and her husband lovingly tend with friends as well as total strangers who have climbed its stone-step-studded hillside and strolled its mulched pathways on several public tours. “I always meet the nicest people,” she relates. “They are so interesting to talk with and I learn things from them. I always encourage people to put their homes on garden tours.”

Landscapers are embracing new varieties of plants and flowers introduced in 2018. If you’re looking to add something different in your garden, check out the latest offerings. 

one: “Seaside Serenade Hydrangea series is new for 2018. The Cape Cod is blue to purple and the Hamptons is a deep pink. It requires low light, is a repeat bloomer and is great for moist small spaces.” David Sherwood, Sherwood’s Forest. 

March 1-4
Mow lawns low to remove old growth before new growth begins.

March 1-11
Loosen winter mulches from perennials cautiously. Re-cover plants at night if frost returns. Clean up beds by removing all weeds and dead foliage at this time.

Heavy pruning of trees should be complete before growth occurs. Trees should not be pruned while the new leaves are growing.