May
Vegetables & Fruits
Mango, Avocado, Lychee, Carambola, Pineapples, Barbados Cherries, Papaya, Figs or Berries. Okra, Tomato, Cucumber, Peppers, Beans, Squash, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Summer Squash, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pumpkins, Collards, Eggplant, and more.
If you have other preferences, stop in and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Herbs
Basil, Chives, Dill, Oregano, Cilantro, Rosemary, Lavendar, Mints, Sweet Marjoram, Sage, Savory Thyme and other favorites
Flowers
Ageratum, Blue Wonder, Heather, Caladiums, Blue Daze, Coleus, Diamond Frost, Daylillies, Lantana, Marigold, Penta, Purslane, Salvia, Torenia, Vinca and more.
What to Do
Houseplants
- Remove yellowing foliage and repot as needed
- Wash away dust and bugs
- Trim overgrown stems
- Move weaker plants to patio or porch
- Continue to fertilize with Busy Bee's Formula "B" and Jack's Classic
- VitaMix all for boost of vitality
- May move outdoor plants into shady areas
- Pinch or cut back to encourage new growth
- Turn plants inside to allow light to even out growth
- Use Systemic Insect Granules to eliminate insect problems MONTHLY
- Divide those bromeliads and orchids
- Repot plants growing too large for their containers
The Green House
- Replace plastic coverings with shadecloth
- Feed container-grown plants monthly or weekly with water soluable fertilizers and Busy Bee's VitaMix
- Prepare cuttings taken from spring growth with Rootone Powder
- Use Fertilome Root Stimulator to promote root growth
- Use Systemic Insect Granules to eliminate insect problems MONTHLY
- Move large container grown plants outdoors
- The Lawn
- Fertilize with 16-0-8
- Seed, plug or sod new lawns & fill in bare areas
- Treat chinch bugs if needed
- Apply herbicides if needed
- Apply a fertilizer containing iron only, such as Ironite or Milorganite to green-up yellowing lawns
The Landscape
- Remove damaged limbs and foliage
- Complete pruning of overgrown plants, treat with Pruning Sealer
- Transplant Palms and/or add new ones
- Cut back shrubs to thicken growth
- Follow all planting instruction guidelines per Busy Bee recommendations
- Prune & fertilize azaleas after flowering
- Control black spot & mites on roses
- Check gardens for signs of insect invasions
- Replenish mulches as needed to control weeds and help retain moisture
- Add heat/summer tolerant color to beautify
- Plant a Butterfly Garden as a great summer project
- Apply Systemic Drench EVERY 6 months to prevent insect problems
Vegetables and Fruits
- Feed vegetables with Jack's 20-20-20 and Garden Tone/Tomato Tone
- Spray veggies weekly with Copper, Daconil or Dithane to control fungus problems
- Apply Spinosad to contol Leaf Miners
- Use VitaMix to boost vitality
- Transplant seedlings outdoors using Fertilome Root Stimulator
- Use Southern Ag Citrus Nutrional Spray
- Monitor and control pests and fungus
- Make sure your trellis/cages are secure against heavy winds
