Care For New Landscape

When to water-
In hot summer months:
*  Every day the first week
*  Every other day for the next 2 weeks
*  Three times a week for the following
    month
*  Once a week thereafter and depending on
    rain
In cool weather:
*  Every day the first week
*  Every other day the next 2 weeks
*  Twice a week the next 2 weeks
*  Once a week thereafter and depending on rain

*Note:  Check oaks, crape myrtles, and annuals frequently with a moisture meter in the root ball.

When to Fertilize-
Annuals:
*  Once every 1-2 weeks with Miracle Gro or
    organically with Hasta Gro or once every 4-6
    weeks with organic Rose Flo Granules
*  Every 3-6 months with Osmocote 14-14-14
    For Bedding
Established Evergreen Plants:
*  2-3 times a year with Gill Lawn & Garden
    Fertilizer with organic Medina Growin Green
*  Top dress flowerbeds twice a year organically
     with Nature's Blend Compost

When to Mow-
Bermuda Sod:
*  Every 3-5 days during growing season
    maintaining a 1" height
St. Augustine Sod:
*  Every 4-6 days during growing season     
    maintaining a 2"-3" height

When to Prune-
While still dormant:
*  Hardy trees and shrubs, example: crape
    myrtle, elms, ash, bush roses, etc.
After they bloom in spring:
*  Example:  azaleas, Indian hawthorn,
   climbing roses, Carolina Jessamine vine, 
   etc.

Note:  You can prune lightly to shape most plants throughout the year.

If Insects are a Problem-
Aphids- Bayer Rose & Flower, organically with Pyrethrin or Neem Oil

Mealy Bugs- Bayer Rose & Flower, organically with Insecticidal Soap or Pyrethrin

Spider Mites-organically with Spinosad or Need Oil

White Fly- Bayer Rose & Flower, organically with Sticky Traps or Pyrethrin 

If Fungus is a Problem-
Black Spot- Funginex or Neem Oil

Powdery Mildew- Funginex or Serenade

Rotting- Daconil
Leaf Spot- esp. Indian hawthorn, photina, ligustrum) or Serenade

If Weeds are a Problem-
Roundup- (post emergent) kills all existing plant material

Amaze- (in beds after 1st 2 weeks and established lawns; prevents new weed seeds from germinating

Wipeout- kills broad leaf weeds; will not hurt grasses
(Do not use under drip line of trees) (DO NOT USE ON FLORATAM RASS)

Grass-B-Gone- kills all grasses; will not hurt desirable plants listed on label.

CARE FOR NEW LAWNS:

When to Water-
*  Daily for 1st 2 weeks (twice a day in 
   summer)
*  Every other day for next two weeks.
*  Once a week thereafter and depending on
    rain

Note:  Check frequently in  hot summer months.  Objective is to deliver 1" of water per week.

When to Fertilize-
New Lawns
*  Twice a year- April and September/ October
    with Gill Lawn & Garden Fertilizer

When to Treat for Insects-
Grub Worms- Bayer Season Long May- June, Bayer 24 hour Grub Control or Bayer Complete in June-July

Chinch Bugs-  use Spectracide Triazicide, Bayer Multi Purpose Insect Control Granules or Bayer Complete 

When to Treat For Fungus-
Brown Patch- use Fungaway in early fall, organically with Nature's Blend Compost or Composted Manure

Takeall Patch- Peat Moss