Juan’s tip of the season. Prep clay soil for healthy plants. Do you have clay soil? No need to worry. Clay is rich in nutrients and great for plants. But sometimes it gets compacted and
Looking ahead. Your garden to-do list.
• Inspect: Check plants for winter damage such as dead stems or branches. Look for any kind of pest issues such as aphids and snails. Mend fences and trellises. • Divide: Divide and transplant
needs a little help. Soil aeration is going to be key. Consider using a garden fork and trowel to aerate the soil to a depth of 6 to 12 inches to increase air circulation and root penetration. Adding organic matter such as compost and gypsum during
perennials that have outgrown their space. This is the ideal time to do that if you want beautiful blooms in summer and fall.
• Bulbs: Once spring blooms have faded, remove spent flowers but don’t cut back the foliage. Let the bulb dry naturally and then transplant.
this process can improve soil structure and drainage as well. Last, apply mulch to help retain moisture and reduce soil temperature.
Tap our online resources. Visit IRWD.com/rebates for rebates to help offset the cost of turf removal, weather-based irrigation controllers, efficient sprinkler heads, drip kits and more. Plus, check out our plant database at IRWD.com/plantlist .
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