Do not spray insecticides on fruit trees that are blooming. For more information on Home Fruit Spray Schedules see MU Guidesheet G6010 . Lawns Start mowing cool season grasses at recommended heights. Chemical controls for crabgrass and other weeds should be applied before April 15. Apply according to manufacturer's directions.
Bedding plants arrive at garden centers.
Buy plants with buds, not flowers. Transplant out hardy perennials and annuals, such as pansy. As soon as the snow melts, remove mulch from roses and other tender ornamentals. Be prepared to cover them again if the temperature dips below 20 degrees. Prune out dead, diseased, broken, or weak canes.