January Sow seeds of warm-season annuals Set out summer-flowering bulbs Plant fall-blooming bulbs Plant balled-and-burlapped, container, and bare-root fruit trees Apply dormant spray to fruit trees before buds swell Spray apples, peaches, and pears that have been affected with canker problems Plant bare-root perennial vegetables Plant seedlings of cool-weather vegetables Sow fast-growing warm-season vegetables Sow seeds for frost-tolerant perennials Sow seeds for tender perennials Plant container and bare-root roses Plant balled-and-burlapped, container, and bare-root trees, shrubs, and vines Plant summer-blooming shrubs and vines Plant frost-tolerant trees Plant conifers and broad-leaf evergreens February Order seeds Sow seeds of warm-season annuals indoors Plant ornamental trees Prune flowering fruit trees while in bloom Prune winter-flowering shrubs and vines after bloom Sow seeds of warm-season vegetables indoors Sow seeds for hardy spring-blooming annuals Plant or transplant cool-season vegetable seedlings March Sow seeds of warm-season annuals Set out summer-flowering bulbs Plant fall-blooming bulbs Plant balled-and-burlapped, container, and bare-root fruit trees Apply dormant spray to fruit trees before buds swell Spray apples, peaches, and pears that have been affected with canker problems Plant bare-root perennial vegetables Plant seedlings of cool-weather vegetables Sow fast-growing warm-season vegetables Sow seeds for frost-tolerant perennials Sow seeds for tender perennials Plant container and bare-root roses Plant balled-and-burlapped, container, and bare-root trees, shrubs, and vines Plant summer-blooming shrubs and vines Plant frost-tolerant trees Plant conifers and broad-leaf evergreens April Prune winter-flowering shrubs and vines after bloom Plant summer- and fall-flowering bulbs Spray for peach leaf curl, peach leaf blight, and canker Plant permanent ground covers Plant or repair lawns Plant ornamental grasses Plant bare-root and container roses Plant or transplant warm-season annuals Plant fruit trees Spray dormant fruit trees Prune frost-sensitive fruit trees Feed houseplants that are growing or blooming Plant heat-loving perennials Uncover roses and apply dormant spray Plant ornamental and evergreen trees, shrubs, and vines Apply dormant spray to trees, shrubs, and vines Prune spring-flowering or tender shrubs and vines during or just after bloom Plant vegetable seedlings May Plant summer- and fall-flowering bulbs Spray for peach leaf curl, peach leaf blight, and canker Plant permanent ground covers Plant or repair lawns Plant ornamental grasses Plant annuals for summer and fall color Plant balled-and-burlapped or container fruit trees Spray dormant fruit trees Prune frost-sensitive fruit trees Feed houseplants that are growing or blooming Plant heat-loving perennials Plant container roses Plant balled-and-burlapped or container trees, shrubs, and vines Prune spring-flowering or tender shrubs and vines during or just after bloom Plant or transplant warm-season vegetable seedlings June Replace mulch and aerate soil in permanent potted gardens Remove spent flowers from spring annuals to stretch the blooming season Plant fall-blooming perennials now Prune once-blooming roses after they've flowered this month Trim back vines (spring-blooming clematis and wisteria) after they bloom Begin feeding vegetable plants as they start to flower Continue to spray peach and apple trees to control fungal diseases Plant balled-and-burlapped and container shrubs and trees Lightly prune tips of blackberries and pinch flowers off young grapevines to form and train growth of new canes Set out seedlings of warm-weather vegetables and annuals Sow seeds of heat-loving vegetables (squash, pumpkins, melons) directly into the ground Continue to fertilize roses and treat with fungicide as needed July Remove faded flowers from perennials after they finish blooming. Deadheading redirects energy towards healthy roots. Maintain a 3 to 4 inch mulch layer around trees and shrubs to protect them from mower and weed whacker damage. Check plants regularly for insect problems; hand pick or use suitable control measures if found Fertilize warm-season grasses Plant butterfly nectar and larval food plants such as asclepias, buddleia, and passionflower Replace spent annuals with heat-tolerant lantana, verbena, pentas, and hibiscus Consider drip irrigation and/or soaker hoses as efficient watering alternatives Harvest raspberries and blackberries daily to avoid attracting insects to overripe fruit Prune water sprouts from apple trees Water flowerbeds and vegetable gardens deeply. This encourages a deep root system August Harvest vegetables continuously to stretch their season Sprinkle compost starter to speed up composting for fall soil building Prune summer-blooming shrubs (hydrangea, clethra, caryopteris) after flowers finish Plant garlic now for spring harvests Dig gently to harvest potatoes a few plants at a time Look forward to something different next spring: try alliums in your bulb garden Sow seeds of cool-weather herbs (chives, parsley, garlic chives, cilantro and dill) Plan perennial beds for fall and winter color with ornamental grasses, fall-blooming bulbs and hardy heaths and heathers Enjoy fall fragrance by planting autumn clematis (Clematis paniculata), flowering tobacco and annual stock Keep cool during summer's dog days with a shade garden embroidered with hostas and hardy ferns Color up your bulb garden with fall bloomers (lycoris, fall crocus, colchicum) September Set out transplants of cool-weather vegetables Prune cane fruits such as raspberries and blackberries Plant winter pansies and fall annuals (calendula, dianthus, ornamental cabbage and kale) Plant peonies Plant fall-blooming bulbs to brighten up fading window boxes, planters and in drifts among ornamental grasses Continue to harvest herbs and flowers for drying Divide peonies, bearded iris and other spring- and summer-blooming perennials Plant bareroot trees and shrubs Order sweet pea seedlings for fall planting Plant herbs and groundcovers as the weather cools October Plant or repair lawns Plant ornamental grasses Cover perennial, vegetable, bulb, and strawberry beds for winter Plant winter- and spring-blooming bulbs Pre-chill tulips and hyacinths for indoor forcing Plant balled-and-burlapped or container fruit trees Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants) Rake lawn to remove debris Sow seeds for frost-tolerant perennials Plant container roses Plant balled-and-burlapped or container trees, shrubs, and vines Prune fall-flowering shrubs just after bloom Protect tender plants from frost November Plant ornamental trees Cover perennial, vegetable, bulb, and strawberry beds for winter Plant winter- and spring-blooming bulbs Pre-chill tulips and hyacinths for indoor forcing Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants) Rake lawn to remove debris Protect roses for the winter Prune fall- and winter-flowering shrubs during or just after bloom Prune hardy deciduous and evergreen shrubs and vines Protect tender plants from frost December Order seeds Plant ornamental trees Apply dormant spray to ornamental trees Prechill tulips and hyacinths for forcing indoors Water living Christmas trees Sow frost-tolerant perennials Prune winter-flowering shrubs during or just after bloom Prune hardy deciduous and evergreen trees Protect tender plants from frost Also see January: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-january.pdf
February: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-february.pdf
March: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-march.pdf March To-Do List For Zone 7- In the middle of the month, plant a row of Swiss chard. Tender stalks will be ready to harvest in mid-May—and the plants will keep producing all summer.
- Also in midmonth, sow other hardy vegetables, such as carrots, beets, kohlrabi, radishes, leaf lettuces, and turnips.
- Transplant onions, shallots, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, white potatoes and asparagus crowns to the garden.
- Set out herbs, such as rosemary, chives, and thyme—but not tender basil!
April: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-april.pdf
May: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-may.pdf
June: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-june.pdf
July: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-july.pdf
August: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-august.pdf
September: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-september.pdf
October: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-october.pdf
November: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-november.pdf
December: http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/calendars/2011/2011calendar-december.pdf
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