Events in May 2024
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April 29, 2024(1 event)
Solve Drainage ProblemsSolve Drainage ProblemsApril 29, 2024 
Use Espoma soil perfector |
April 30, 2024
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May 1, 2024
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May 2, 2024(1 event)
Inspect Your BoxwoodsInspect Your BoxwoodsMay 2, 2024 If your boxwoods appear to have blisters, they likely are infested |
May 3, 2024(1 event)
De-thatch Your LawnDe-thatch Your LawnMay 3, 2024 Spring is a great time to de-thatch your lawn and prepare for new growth |
May 4, 2024(1 event)
Plant Fragrant LilacsPlant Fragrant LilacsMay 4, 2024 Lilacs can be planted just after the ground thaws |
May 5, 2024(1 event)
Harden Off Cool Season Crops OutsideHarden Off Cool Season Crops OutsideMay 5, 2024 Gradually allow your plants to adjust to the sun exposure |
May 6, 2024
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May 7, 2024(1 event)
Watch for slugs on hostasWatch for slugs on hostasMay 7, 2024 
Apply slug magic to keep slugs off your hostas |
May 8, 2024(1 event)
Use Espoma Biotone Starter PlusUse Espoma Biotone Starter PlusMay 8, 2024 
Biotone helps plants establish faster, reduce transplant stress, and promotes bigger healthier plants. |
May 9, 2024(1 event)
Average last spring frost for Farmington HillsAverage last spring frost for Farmington HillsMay 9, 2024 Check your Old Farmer's Almanac for your city's last spring frost date. |
May 10, 2024(1 event)
Rotate your plantsRotate your plantsMay 10, 2024 Houseplants need to be rotated a quarter turn every week or so to grow evenly and upright |
May 11, 2024(1 event)
Pull back mulchPull back mulchMay 11, 2024 Pull mulch away from the base of your plant to help them receive water. |
May 12, 2024(2 events)
Mother's DayMother's DayMay 12, 2024 Plant with Biotone Starter PlusPlant with Biotone Starter PlusMay 12, 2024
Biotone Starter Plus reduces transplant shock, promotes bigger blooms, and establishes plants faster. |
May 13, 2024
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May 14, 2024(1 event)
Mow regularlyMow regularlyMay 14, 2024 Mowing should be regular now, but keep the mower deck high to thicken your grass. |
May 15, 2024(2 events)
Train climbing vinesTrain climbing vinesMay 15, 2024 Begin training your vines to grow up a trellis or around a lattice. Transplant cool season plantsTransplant cool season plantsMay 15, 2024 The cool season plants should be hardened off and ready to be planted outside. |
May 16, 2024
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May 17, 2024(2 events)
Brows our new annual varietiesBrows our new annual varietiesMay 17, 2024 Ask about our new annual varieties this season at Farmer John's. Give your tomatoes calciumGive your tomatoes calciumMay 17, 2024 Tomatoes need plenty of calcium to grow tall and strong. |
May 18, 2024(1 event)
Feed your annualsFeed your annualsMay 18, 2024 
Use an all-purpose fertilizer like jack's to keep your plants happy and healthy. |
May 19, 2024(1 event)
Ironite your lawnIronite your lawnMay 19, 2024 Using Ironite adds micronutrients that will work well with your current lawn. |
May 20, 2024(1 event)
Pinch back mumsPinch back mumsMay 20, 2024 Mums are growing fast. Pinch them back now and once a month until mid July |
May 21, 2024
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May 22, 2024(1 event)
Grow lettuce bowlsGrow lettuce bowlsMay 22, 2024 Growing lettuce bowls is easy. Check out our ready-made bowls available. |
May 23, 2024
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May 24, 2024
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May 25, 2024(1 event)
Feed your veggiesFeed your veggiesMay 25, 2024 When planting vegetables outside, be sure to add Garden Tone. |
May 26, 2024(1 event)
Bring houseplants outsideBring houseplants outsideMay 26, 2024 Begin slowly acclimating tropical plants to the outside |
May 27, 2024(1 event)
Memorial DayMemorial DayMay 27, 2024 |
May 28, 2024(1 event)
Plant veggie containersPlant veggie containersMay 28, 2024 Start your container vegetable garden |
May 29, 2024
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May 30, 2024(1 event)
Apply lawn Step 2Apply lawn Step 2May 30, 2024 Memorial Day is the perfect time to apply the second step in your lawn fertilization. |
May 31, 2024
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June 1, 2024
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June 2, 2024
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