For blue hydrangeas, lower the soil pH with an acidifier, if needed. Add lime for pink hydrangeas.
Pull weeds in bulb beds carefully to avoid disturbing bulbs and roots.
Pinch back geraniums to encourage bushier growth.
Cut out the oldest stems at ground level to rejuvenate old lilacs and forsythias.
Got drip irrigation? If not, this is the year to install drip irrigation in the vegetable garden. Learn more!
Do routine body check for ticks after working outdoors.
Glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa) naturalizes via bulbs and self-seeding.
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