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  January 1. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture.

  February 1. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture.

  March 1. Buy Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. 2. Plant May be planted when soil has thawed and is workable. 3. Fertilize Fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Apply according to package directions. 4. Prune Prune now if desired; concentrate on removing old woody growth and keeping an open, vase-like center. 5. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. 6. Transplant Transplant as soon as soil has thawed and is workable.

  April 1. Buy Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. 2. Plant Ideal time to plant 'Limelight' hydrangea. 3. Fertilize Fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Apply according to package directions. 4. Water Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. 5. Prune Prune now if desired; concentrate on removing old woody growth and keeping an open, vase-like center. 6. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. 7. Transplant Transplant as soon as soil has thawed and is workable.

  May 1. Buy Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. 2. Plant Still an excellent time to plant, provide supplemental water if hot, dry conditions threaten. 3. Fertilize Fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Apply according to package directions. 4. Water Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. 5. Prune Prune now if desired - flowering may be delayed by a few weeks and this season's flowers may be smaller when pruned in late spring. 6. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. 7. Transplant Can be successfully transplanted now.

  June 1. Water Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. 2. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture.

  July 1. Water Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. 2. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture.

  August 1. Water Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. 2. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture.

  September 1. Buy Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. 2. Plant An excellent time to plant one or add another to your landscape. Great fall color! 3. Fertilize May be fertilized now, though spring is preferable. Use a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs, applied according to package directions. 4. Water Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. 5. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture.

  October 1. Buy Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. 2. Plant An excellent time to plant one or add another to your landscape. Great fall color! 3. Fertilize May be fertilized now, though spring is preferable. Use a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs, applied according to package directions. 4. Water Continue to provide supplemental water if autumn has been hot and dry. 5. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. 6. Transplant May be transplanted now.

  November 1. Fertilize May be fertilized now, though spring is preferable. Use a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs, applied according to package directions. 2. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. 3. Transplant May be transplanted now.

  December 1. Mulch Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! February Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. March Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. April Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. May Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. June Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. September Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. October Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you. November Visit http://www.provenwinners.com/retailers/locate to find a retailer near you.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? February May be planted when soil has thawed and is workable. March May be planted when soil has thawed and is workable. April Ideal time to plant 'Limelight' hydrangea. May Still an excellent time to plant, provide supplemental water if hot, dry conditions threaten. June Still an excellent time to plant, provide supplemental water if hot, dry conditions threaten. September An excellent time to plant one or add another to your landscape. Great fall color! October An excellent time to plant one or add another to your landscape. Great fall color! November An excellent time to plant one or add another to your landscape. Great fall color!

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January Fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Apply according to package directions. February Fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Apply according to package directions. March Fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Apply according to package directions. April Fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Apply according to package directions. May Fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Apply according to package directions. September May be fertilized now, though spring is preferable. Use a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs, applied according to package directions. October May be fertilized now, though spring is preferable. Use a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs, applied according to package directions. November May be fertilized now, though spring is preferable. Use a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs, applied according to package directions.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? April Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. May Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. June Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. July Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. August Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. September Provide supplemental water during periods of hot, dry weather. October Continue to provide supplemental water if autumn has been hot and dry. November Avoid letting plant enter winter season in a state of drought-stress by continuing to provide supplemental water if necessary.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Prune now if desired; concentrate on removing old woody growth and keeping an open, vase-like center. March Prune now if desired; concentrate on removing old woody growth and keeping an open, vase-like center. April Prune now if desired; concentrate on removing old woody growth and keeping an open, vase-like center. May Prune now if desired - flowering may be delayed by a few weeks and this season's flowers may be smaller when pruned in late spring.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. February Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. March Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. April Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. May Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. June Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. July Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. August Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. September Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. October Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. November Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed. December Maintain a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch to regulate soil temperature and help conserve soil moisture. Renew now if mulch has been removed or has decomposed.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? February Transplant as soon as soil has thawed and is workable. March Transplant as soon as soil has thawed and is workable. April Transplant as soon as soil has thawed and is workable. May Can be successfully transplanted now. September May be transplanted now - secure long stems with soft rope. October May be transplanted now. November May be transplanted now.