Events in May 2023

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May 1, 2023
May 2, 2023(1 event)

Watch for slugs on hostas

Watch for slugs on hostas


May 2, 2023

Apply slug magic to keep slugs off your hostas

May 3, 2023(1 event)

Use Espoma Biotone Starter Plus

Use Espoma Biotone Starter Plus


May 3, 2023

Biotone helps plants establish faster, reduce transplant stress, and promotes bigger healthier plants.

May 4, 2023(1 event)

Average last spring frost for Farmington Hills

Average last spring frost for Farmington Hills


May 4, 2023

Check your Old Farmer's Almanac for your city's last spring frost date.

May 5, 2023(1 event)

Rotate your plants

Rotate your plants


May 5, 2023

Houseplants need to be rotated a quarter turn every week or so to grow evenly and upright

May 6, 2023
May 7, 2023(1 event)

Plant with Biotone Starter Plus

Plant with Biotone Starter Plus


May 7, 2023

Biotone Starter Plus reduces transplant shock, promotes bigger blooms, and establishes plants faster.

May 8, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 10, 2023(1 event)

Transplant cool season plants

Transplant cool season plants


May 10, 2023

The cool season plants should be hardened off and ready to be planted outside.

May 11, 2023
May 12, 2023(1 event)

Brows our new annual varieties

Brows our new annual varieties


May 12, 2023

Ask about our new annual varieties this season at Farmer John's.

May 13, 2023(1 event)

Pull back mulch

Pull back mulch


May 13, 2023

Pull mulch away from the base of your plant to help them receive water.

May 14, 2023(2 events)

Mother's Day

Mother's Day


May 14, 2023

Mow regularly

Mow regularly


May 14, 2023

Mowing should be regular now, but keep the mower deck high to thicken your grass.

May 15, 2023(1 event)

Train climbing vines

Train climbing vines


May 15, 2023

Begin training your vines to grow up a trellis or around a lattice.

May 16, 2023
May 17, 2023(1 event)

Give your tomatoes calcium

Give your tomatoes calcium


May 17, 2023

Tomatoes need plenty of calcium to grow tall and strong.

May 18, 2023(1 event)

Feed your annuals

Feed your annuals


May 18, 2023

Use an all-purpose fertilizer like jack's to keep your plants happy and healthy.

May 19, 2023(1 event)

Ironite your lawn

Ironite your lawn


May 19, 2023

Using Ironite adds micronutrients that will work well with your current lawn.

May 20, 2023(1 event)

Pinch back mums

Pinch back mums


May 20, 2023

Mums are growing fast. Pinch them back now and once a month until mid July

May 21, 2023
May 22, 2023(1 event)

Grow lettuce bowls

Grow lettuce bowls


May 22, 2023

Growing lettuce bowls is easy. Check out our ready-made bowls available.

May 23, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 25, 2023(1 event)

Feed your veggies

Feed your veggies


May 25, 2023

When planting vegetables outside, be sure to add Garden Tone.

May 26, 2023(1 event)

Bring houseplants outside

Bring houseplants outside


May 26, 2023

Begin slowly acclimating tropical plants to the outside

May 27, 2023
May 28, 2023(1 event)

Plant veggie containers

Plant veggie containers


May 28, 2023

Start your container vegetable garden

May 29, 2023(1 event)

Memorial Day

Memorial Day


May 29, 2023

May 30, 2023(1 event)

Apply lawn Step 2

Apply lawn Step 2


May 30, 2023

Memorial Day is the perfect time to apply the second step in your lawn fertilization.

May 31, 2023
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