But that's okay if you're one of those people who loves to dig your hands into the soil, as time spent in your garden can be some of the most rewarding time of all. Here are some tips to get you going. Mother's Day is May 13th, and you'll find plenty of great gift ideas at your Fred Meyer Garden Center. And if you haven't had time to give your lawn a boost with a high nitrogen fertilizer, do so now.
Fuchsias favor partial shade as a rule.
In When working in your garden beds this month, always mix in amendments to improve your soil. By adding organic matter with every plant you put in, you make that job something that's easy to do a little at a time. Rhodie blooms snap off easily, and the new growth happens right behind these spent blooms. Now is also a fine time to shape these shrubs with a major pruning. Doing it early establishes a neat summer look and saves next year's flower buds, which form later in summer.