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TO DO/Minimize fertilizing: <br />Lawns in Minnesota are made up of cool season grasses, meaning their <br />heaviest growth period is during the cool months - spring and fall. Such <br />grasses need only be fertilized each fall for a healthy lawn, and possibly in <br />the spring for a lawn that needs a boost. <br />For more information, see "LILaC." <br />TO DO/Plant trees, shrubs and perennials at the proper depths: <br />When planting most containerized plants, the soil level of the new planting <br />location should match the soil level of the container. When planting most bare <br />root plants, the soil level should meet the point where the roots meet the stem. <br />For more information, see "Plant Selection." <br />TO DO/Match plant species with their preferred growing environment: <br />Sometimes people choose plants based on appearances, only to get them <br />home and find they have chosen a shade -loving plant for a sunny area. Take <br />note of the environmental conditions prior to going to the nursery - how much <br />sun/shade a location gets, soil type (Sandy? Clay? Dry? Wet?) and then <br />choose plants accordingly. <br />For more information, see "Plant Selection." <br />TO DO/Take note of the recommended spacing and height <br />requirements for trees and shrubs: <br />You should always note the grower's information about plants - the width <br />requirement, the mature height, sun or shade, etc. Woody plants should be <br />planted with mature height and width in mind. Planting too close together will <br />result in lack of air circulation, poor form and potential health problems for the <br />plants. Planting too far apart will result in poor design and dissatisfaction with <br />the final result. <br />For more information, see "Plant Selection." <br />TO DO/Avoid using too much wood mulch: <br />For a typical planting, 2-3" of mulch is plenty. Woody plants contains lignin, <br />a chemical which gives the plant the strength and physical properties we call <br />"wood:' A great deal of energy is required to decompose wood. By using too <br />much mulch, you are allowing the wood to take nitrogen and other nutrients <br />away from the plants. Too much mulch also attracts detrimental insects and <br />animals such as slugs and moles that like to burrow or like to stay protected <br />in the cool mulch. <br />For more information, see "Mulching." <br />cm <br />AVOID <br />MISTAKES <br />10 <br />