What to Plant
Annuals/Bedding Plants: Dianthus and other cool-season annuals continue to flourish. Consider planting warm-season annuals such as angelonia, was begonia, and zinnia at the end of the month.
Bulbs: Plant dahlia, canna, and glorious bulbs for spring and summer flowering. Provide stakes as needed to support growth.
Herbs: Consider growing edible ginger. Plant rhizomes in well-drained soil in full to part sun.
Vegetables: Begin planting warm-season crops, such as beans, tomatoes, squash, and corn, early in the month for late spring harvest. Protect from frost.
What to Do
Azaleas: Prune azaleas when they have finished blooming to reduce their size and improve the form.
Shrubs and trees: Prune when the dormant season ends and new growth begins.
Palms and shrubs: Fertilize palms, azaleas, camellias, and other ornamental shrubs if needed. Choose a fertilizer in which at least 30% of its nitrogen is slow release.
Irrigation: Check your sprinkler system for problems such as broken or misaligned spray heads.
Source: University of Florida IFAS Extension