Prepare liriope beds and borders by cutting old, ragged leaves prior to spring growth.

Apply pre-emerge herbicides to lawns to prevent weed seed germination.

"Plant A Row for the Hungry" is a Garden Writers Assn. sponsored program aimed at encouraging gardeners to grow and donate a portion of their garden produced vegetables and fruits to their local food bank to aid those who suffer from hunger or the daily threat of hunger. "Plant a Row" (an extra row) for those in need and donate to your food bank.

Soil test this month to make sure spring planted vegetables and bedding plants have the proper soil pH and soil fertility for best performance.