Weekend Gardener: The Danger of Frost Has Passed

Our resident garden expert, Laura Stone of has the following tips for getting out and gardening this weekend.

- It's a great time to plant annuals, perennials, all trees and shrubs and all vegetable plants - we're finally out of frost danger.
 
- Fertilize all annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs and trees with a slow-release plant food that contains nitrogen, sulfate of potash, iron and other micro-nutrients for overall plant growth and development.
 
- To help with the upcoming hot months: Gator bags provide a great way to keep trees watered during hot and dry months. These bags, which can hold up to 20 gallons of water, are secured to the trunk of the tree, where they release the water slowly to the root ball over the course of 15-20 hours.

- You can move houseplants outside to the deck or patio and enjoy them outdoors for the summer. It is best to gradually introduce them to more direct sunlight to prevent the leaves from being burned.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!