— On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• Read the back of seed packets lots of useful info. Days to maturity, suggested planting depth
• Use the NC Extension Garden Plant Toolbox to research plants before you purchase or plant them.
• Read the label on all chemicals before you purchase them to make sure you have the right product for the job.
• Avoid using insecticides on plants that are in bloom.
• If you limed in the fall now would be a great time to take another soil sample to see if your ph has changed.
• Inspect your shade and ornamental trees to see if they are fully leafed out and growing vigorously. That’s a good indicator of overall plant health.
• Always do a walk around your lawn before mowing look for objects that can become projectiles and could damage your mower.
• Don’t stress about lace bug damage to azaleas. They are very common and rarely have more than a cosmetic impact.

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