Spring Garden Calendar

Zones 9-11: May

•Lawns: Repair bald spots. Use plugs to mend St. Augustine lawns. Seed spots in Bahia lawns, keeping the soil moist until seeds sprout.

•Palms: Plant them when the soil's temperature is above 75ºF. Use twine to tie fronds up over the buds for protection. When new growth emerges, you can snip the twine.

•Beauty: Design a garden that attracts butterflies. Use lantana, red bird of paradise, hibiscus, pentas, or firebush.

From Lowe's Creative Ideas