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What to do in February!

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What an exciting time of the year! Local residents ususally sneak in a few warm days, and start to get exciting for Spring. This is the perfect time to get in your yard. Here is a quick list of things to do.

  1. This may not be "yard related" but the highest priority is to make sure you and your loved ones are planning to order Valentine's from Akins ;) We have so many great floral options that will last! We also have curated gift selections as well as candles, bird feeders, garden accessories (gloves, shovels, etc) and so much more. Make Akins your Valentines destination. Use code "VALENTINE" to get free delivery.

  2. Apply Dimension pre-emergent herbicide to lawns and flower beds to stop weeds before they sprout. This must be done before soil temperatures reach 55 degrees.

  3. Plant new roses, and prune established plants. Shrub roses like Knockout Roses can be cut back by 1/3. Many new varieties of 'nonstop' bloomers should also be trimmed now. Wait to prune climbers and once-bloomers, like many old garden roses, until after they flower. When in doubt, give us a call.

  4. Clean and prepare flower and garden beds for spring. Be careful not to damage emerging perennials.

  5. Watch azaleas for lacebugs. You’ll know they are present if the leaves are white and green speckled and the underside of the foliage has dark specks. Control them with Fertilome Triple Action or Hi-Yield Systemic Insect Spray.

  6. Prune deciduous and evergreen plants that don’t flower in the spring.

  7. Trim dead growth on ornamental grasses before the new growth begins.

  8. Clip the dead leaves from cast iron plants, or cut them back to the ground if most of the foliage has become brown and ragged.

  9. Deadhead and fertilize cool-season plants like pansies, snapdragons and dianthus with Fertilome Bedding Plant Food.

  10. Plant potatoes and onions. Ask us for guidance!

  11. Set out transplants of such cool-season veggies as broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce and onions. This is your last window to achieve a harvest before the warm temps set in.

  12. Plant seeds of tomatoes and peppers inside under lights so you’ll have transplants ready to set out in spring. Come check out our huge collection of Non GMO seeds - including organic and heirloom options. Purchase seeds for warm-season flowers and veggies while the selection is good.

  13. Plant trees and shrubs to take advantage of cooler weather and spring rains as they settle into their new homes.

  14. Plant fruit trees and bushes, such as figs, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

  15. Plant late winter bloomers to enjoy NOW. Plants like dragons blood quince, camelias, forsythia, Japanese Magnolias, native azaleas, bridal wreath... and more! See our selection.

  16. Get your soil tested. If amendments are required, a winter application will make them available for spring planting. We have LSU AgCenter soil test kits available.

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