April green to-do’s

•  Plant summer vegetable crops and tender annuals after the risk of frost has passed. Check with your county extension service for local data: www.csrees.usda.gov.

•  Prune azaleas soon after they finish blooming, if necessary. Next year’s bloom flowers on old wood, so don’t wait too late.

•  Cut fescue lawns high (2-1/2 to 3 inches high) to promote vigorous root growth, drought tolerance and as a natural way to shade out weeds.

•  When planting trees and shrubs, break up clumps and remove rocks. Back fill with existing native soil for better long-term establishment.