Citrus trees should be fertilized this month to get them ready for blooming. It takes approximately 10 to 12 months for citrus fruit to grow and mature. There are several different formulas of citrus fertilizer available from garden shops and nurseries. These fertilizers should also contain iron and magnesium as well as traces of zinc, manganese, and boron. Mango and avocado trees are blooming or will soon flower.
Diseases often damage flowers and prevent fruiting.
As soon as your trees begin to bloom, start a spray program. Copper fungicide is labeled for control of certain diseases that invade avocado and mango trees. Spray weekly until the small fruit appears and monthly until June or July. February is the month to fertilize lawns. Check the label as to application rates.