Prepare soils for planting by fertilizing soils according to soil test.

Purchase vegetable seeds and transplants, shrubs and trees, flower seeds and flats for planting.

Fertilize established lawns, shrubs, and trees. Fertilize perennials if not done in March.

Leave bulb foliage alone until it turns yellow.

Be ready to protect newly-planted flowers from unexpected frost.

Time to fertilize azaleas if blooming has stopped.

Remove suckers from below graft on roses and grafted fruit trees.

Don't buy pot-bound transplants. Look at the roots carefully.

Sow seeds for peanuts April 15th - May 15th.

Sow seeds for winter squash April 15th - April 30th.

For a longer vegetable harvest season, plant at intervals during suggested planting times.