Grangetto's Gardening Tips for May

 

May is a great month for planting new trees & shrubs. Use Gardner & Bloome Soil Building Compost when planting. For established plants, apply at least 4 inches of mulch to hold in moisture & help prevent weeds.

 

Grangetto’s tall or dwarf fescue seed can repair gopher damaged lawns or can be planted to establish a new lawn. Gives year round lush green color.

 

Citrus needs micronutrients for good fruit development. Apply Grow More Citrus Growers Mix.

This month is a good time to replace old hoses with Gilmour Flexogen Garden Hoses, available in 50 ft., 75 ft. or 100 ft. sizes. They come with a lifetime replacement policy.

 

Watch for snail and slug damage. Treat for snails & slugs in vegetable gardens and ornamentals with Ortho Bug-Geta Snail & Slug Killer or Corry’s Slug & Snail Pellets or Meal.  Copper snail bands offer protection around trunks of fruit trees. Use Monterey Sluggo around domestic animals and wildlife.

 

 

Warmer weather brings out animals such as skunks, raccoons and opossums.  Trap them and move to another location with Havahart Traps.  We carry a large supply.

 

Don’t forget Mother’s Day this month - May 13th.  Surprise her with beautiful pottery, gloves, a special new hand tool or let her choose with a Grangetto’s Gift Card!