LANDSCAPING : Spring flower beds beckon with vibrant possibilities! Divide overcrowded clumps of daisies and coreopsis now, replanting sections with 3-4 healthy shoots spaced 12 inches apart to rejuvenate growth. / Plant summer-flowering bulbs like gladioli and lilies in clusters of 5-7 bulbs at twice their depth in well-draining soil—the descending moon encourages strong rooting. / Stake tall-growing perennials like delphiniums and foxgloves before they reach 10 inches tall, positioning supports to guide rather than restrict natural growth patterns.
VEGETABLE PATCH : Seen those flower buds forming on your leafy greens? Remove them immediately from spinach, arugula and lettuce to prevent bitter flavor development and extend the harvest period. / Direct-sow annual flowering herbs including borage, calendula and chamomile in patches throughout the vegetable garden to attract beneficial insects. / Thin out crowded snapdragon and sweet pea seedlings to 6 inches apart, selecting the strongest specimens for continued growth.
ORCHARD : The blossoming fruit trees create a magnificent spring display! Apply a foliar spray of seaweed extract to cherry, plum and pear trees in full bloom to support flower development and eventual fruit set. / Install yellow sticky traps among fruit trees to monitor and reduce early-season pest populations before they become problematic. / Mulch around the base of established berry bushes with a 2-inch layer of compost, keeping material pulled back 3 inches from stems to prevent collar rot.