February

Things to expect:

ARBOR Days in Arizona. CHLOROSYS & LEAF DROP of citrus andpossibly other broadleaf evergreens. APHIDS on most landscape and garden plants. SPIDER MITE infestations with spring warm-up and winds. WORMS in VEGETABLE GARDENS. WEEDS, following winter and spring rains. SAPSUCKERS

Things to do:

GET BARE-ROOT transplanting done now. Prune citrus, Bougainvillea and other freeze tender shrubs and trees. Fertilize fruit, nut, and shade trees, shrubs, and vines. Water deeply following fertilizations. Prepare soil for spring vegetable gardens. Prevent winter weeds from seeding.