GARDENING TIPS

To ensure success in your Oklahoma lawn and garden, here are some tips for July from TLC Garden Centers, serving OKC since 1980.

June Checklist June is still a good time to plant colorful summer annuals, such as Lantana, Penta, Angelonia, Purslane, Portulaca (rose moss), Periwinkle, Begonia, etc. Most shrubs, trees, perennials, and ground covers may still be planted in June as long as adequately watered. Crapemyrtle, Althaea, Vitex, and Desert Willow provide excellent summer blooms. Fertilize new plantings with Fertilome Root Stimulator. Hibiscus, Esperanza, Plumbago, Bougainvillea, etc. also provide g

May is a great month to plant annuals, perennials, shrubs, roses, trees, and ground covers. Fertilize new plantings with Fertilome Root Stimulator. Plant bedding plant annuals, such as begonia, impatiens, periwinkle, petunias, caladiums, zinnia, etc. Fertilize with TLC Garden Max or Espoma Organic Flower-Tone. Plant tomatoes, peppers, melons, cucumber, sweet potatoes, eggplant, okra, etc. Fertilize with TLC Tomato & Vegetable Food or Espoma Organic Garden-Tone. Prepare soil

TLC’s March Checklist & Pruning Guide Early in the month, you still have time to plant cool-season vegetable crops. Plants and seeds are available now: Potato | onion | asparagus | beet | broccoli | cabbage | carrot | cauliflower | kohlrabi | lettuce | onion | peas | potato | radish | rhubarb | spinach | swiss chard | turnip This is a great time to plant shade, fruit and nut trees, as well as grapes and other berries. Plant shrubs, perennials and herbs now, but check with you

Visit TLC Garden Centers today to get free expert advice for your lawn and garden. TLC Garden Centers has been serving Oklahoma for over 45 years. Prepping for Spring Begin the vegetable garden with cool season crops such as potatoes, onions, asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries. Seed semi-hardy vegetable crops, such as lettuce, turnips, radishes, after Feb 15th. Till flower and vegetable beds with Back to Earth Soil Conditioner or purchase a raised bed garden ki

January lawn care in Oklahoma is all about protection and hydration. At TLC Garden Center, OKC’s award-winning nursery, we remind gardeners that while lawns and landscape plants need less attention in winter than summer, they should never be completely neglected. Dry winter winds and freezing temperatures can pull moisture from plant cells, causing more damage than cold alone. Water during extended dry spells when temperatures are above freezing to help prevent dehydration, r