What’s In Bloom in February

Maintenance Tips In February

Fertilizing needs this month:

While it is not necessary to do any fertilizing during the month of February, there are still ways to actively contribute to the health of your lawn and your plants this month. 

1. If you have a winter garden pest infestation that needs to be addressed, it is safe to use dormant horticultural oils as a treatment method.
2. Begin conducting soil tests to determine what type of fertilizer will be necessary for your particular needs when it comes time to apply that fertilizer.
3. Begin planning/scheduling pre-emergent herbicide applications for early March to help prevent summer weeds 

Pruning needs this month:

The month of February may be your last chance to do some pruning on your dormant deciduous trees and shrubs before they begin to come out of their dormancy season. Here are some plants that we recommend ensuring have been properly pruned before the end of February:

• Crape Myrtle
• Butterfly Bush
• Panicle Hydrangea 
• Japanese Maple
• Rose of Sharon 
• Dogwood 
• Wisteria 
• Fruit trees

Pests and diseases to look out for this month:

Common Winter-season garden pests and diseases that you may want to look out for this February in the Myrtle Beach area include:

• Crape Myrtle Bark Scale 
• Aphids 
• Whiteflies 
• Cutworms 
• Moldy Fungus
•  Fungal diseases 

Infections of the sort can be treated with horticultural oils to the infected areas, even if they are still in dormancy. Be sure to use a dormancy specific horticultural oil to treat pests and diseases during the month of February. 

Upcoming events: 

Join us at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center this month, February 20th – 22nd, 2026 for the Spring Home Show! We will be at our booth throughout the weekend, ready to answer all of your questions relating to landscapes and hardscapes, and to help you create the outdoor living space of your dreams! We hope to see you there!