var now = new Date;
// getMonth() returns 0-11
var nowMonth = now.getMonth();
switch(nowMonth)
{
case 0: //January
{
outputText="<b>Winter</b><br><i>Snow</i><br>Snow can be good or bad.<br>Good snow insulates like mulch and melts into water.<br>Bad snow is heavy, wet and can break limbs.<br>Carefully remove heavy snow from sagging branches. <br>Prune/remove damages/broken limbs or branches.<br>Water evergreens weekly if ground not frozen.<br>Trim unruly shrubs back and away from walkways for easier shoveling/snow removal.<br>Elevate low branches that might become real eyesores when heavy with snow.<br>Wrap or frame shrubs that can be snow damaged otherwise.<br>Properly stake or guide young trees.<br><br><i>Wind</i> <br>Evaporates surface moisture.<br>Causes dehydration.<br>Also can break limbs.<br><i>Drought</i><br>No snow means no moisture.<br>Frozen ground prevents water from reaching the roots and is a primary cause of plant decline.<br>"
break;
} // end case
case 1: //February
{
outputText="<b>Winter</b><br><i>Snow</i><br>Snow can be good or bad.<br>Good snow insulates like mulch and melts into water.<br>Bad snow is heavy, wet and can break limbs.<br>Carefully remove heavy snow from sagging branches. <br>Prune/remove damages/broken limbs or branches.<br>Water evergreens weekly if ground not frozen.<br>Trim unruly shrubs back and away from walkways for easier shoveling/snow removal.<br>Elevate low branches that might become real eyesores when heavy with snow.<br>Wrap or frame shrubs that can be snow damaged otherwise.<br>Properly stake or guide young trees.<br><br><i>Wind</i> <br>Evaporates surface moisture.<br>Causes dehydration.<br>Also can break limbs.<br><i>Drought</i><br>No snow means no moisture.<br>Frozen ground prevents water from reaching the roots and is a primary cause of plant decline.<br>"
break;
} // end case
case 2: //March
{
outputText="<b>Winter</b><br><i>Snow</i><br>Snow can be good or bad.<br>Good snow insulates like mulch and melts into water.<br>Bad snow is heavy, wet and can break limbs.<br>Carefully remove heavy snow from sagging branches. <br>Prune/remove damages/broken limbs or branches.<br>Water evergreens weekly if ground not frozen.<br>Trim unruly shrubs back and away from walkways for easier shoveling/snow removal.<br>Elevate low branches that might become real eyesores when heavy with snow.<br>Wrap or frame shrubs that can be snow damaged otherwise.<br>Properly stake or guide young trees.<br><br><i>Wind</i> <br>Evaporates surface moisture.<br>Causes dehydration.<br>Also can break limbs.<br><i>Drought</i><br>No snow means no moisture.<br>Frozen ground prevents water from reaching the roots and is a primary cause of plant decline.<br>"
break;
} // end case
case 3: //April
{
outputText="<b>Spring Check-up</b>....<br>Take a walk around your property and look for any Winter Damage.... <br>- broken branches <br>- damaged bark <br>- uncovered roots.... <br><br><b>Spring Clean-up</b> <br>- clean beds <br>- remove debris <br>- aerate soil <br>- fertilize"
break;
} // end case
case 4: //May
{
outputText="<b>Spring Check-up</b>....<br>Take a walk around your property and look for any Winter Damage.... <br>- broken branches <br>- damaged bark <br>- uncovered roots.... <br><br><b>Spring Clean-up</b> <br>- clean beds <br>- remove debris <br>- aerate soil <br>- fertilize"
break;
} // end case
case 5: //June
{
outputText="<b>Spring Check-up</b>....<br>Take a walk around your property and look for any Winter Damage.... <br>- broken branches <br>- damaged bark <br>- uncovered roots.... <br><br><b>Spring Clean-up</b> <br>- clean beds <br>- remove debris <br>- aerate soil <br>- fertilize"
break;
} // end case
case 6: //July
{
outputText="<b>Summer</b><br><i>Proper Watering Tips</i><br>Suggested amount is one inch per week by rainfall or watering. Don't soak the soil. Do not spray foliage.<br><br><i>Damage</i><br>Should be remedied ASAP. Broken or damaged limbs can be pruned at any time. Insect damage: evidence of insects - holes, wens, powdery mildew etc. Pests: mites, thrips, lacebugs, budworms, whiteflies. Animal Damage: tearing, chewing marks, broken bark<br><br><i>Weeding</i><br>Continuously throughout the summer. Add weeds to your compost pile.<br><br><i>Mulch</i><br>Loosen or cultivate often, retains moisture. Helps to insulate and regulate the soil temperature. Improves soil conditions so new root growth is increased. Gives crisp details & outlines to landscape."
break;
} // end case
case 7: //August
{
outputText="<b>Summer</b><br><i>Proper Watering Tips</i><br>Suggested amount is one inch per week by rainfall or watering. Don't soak the soil. Do not spray foliage.<br><br><i>Damage</i><br>Should be remedied ASAP. Broken or damaged limbs can be pruned at any time. Insect damage: evidence of insects - holes, wens, powdery mildew etc. Pests: mites, thrips, lacebugs, budworms, whiteflies. Animal Damage: tearing, chewing marks, broken bark<br><br><i>Weeding</i><br>Continuously throughout the summer. Add weeds to your compost pile.<br><br><i>Mulch</i><br>Loosen or cultivate often, retains moisture. Helps to insulate and regulate the soil temperature. Improves soil conditions so new root growth is increased. Gives crisp details & outlines to landscape."
break;
} // end case
case 8: //September
{
outputText="<b>Summer</b><br><i>Proper Watering Tips</i><br>Suggested amount is one inch per week by rainfall or watering. Don't soak the soil. Do not spray foliage.<br><br><i>Damage</i><br>Should be remedied ASAP. Broken or damaged limbs can be pruned at any time. Insect damage: evidence of insects - holes, wens, powdery mildew etc. Pests: mites, thrips, lacebugs, budworms, whiteflies. Animal Damage: tearing, chewing marks, broken bark<br><br><i>Weeding</i><br>Continuously throughout the summer. Add weeds to your compost pile.<br><br><i>Mulch</i><br>Loosen or cultivate often, retains moisture. Helps to insulate and regulate the soil temperature. Improves soil conditions so new root growth is increased. Gives crisp details & outlines to landscape."
break;
} // end case
case 9: //October
{
outputText="<b>Autumn<b><br><i> Maintenance Visual Inspections</i><br>Look for:<br>Broken limbs<br>Wilting, dried out foliage<br>Holes, insect damage<br>Sawdust at the base of the tree<br>Find the causes of the above, remedy soon.<br><br><i>Transplanting & Planting</i><br>Autumn is the best time.<br>Cooler Temperatures mean less stress on the transplant.<br>Nursery prices are discounted but still with a guarantee.<br>Divide your present plants.<br>Plant spring bulbs, crocus, tulips, daffodils, daliahs etc.<br><br><i>Lawn Fertilization</i><br>This is the best time to fertilize for strong root growth.<br><br><i>Manure</i><br>Add horse or cow manure to your vegetable garden now."
break;
} // end case
case 10: //November
{
outputText="<b>Autumn<b><br><i> Maintenance Visual Inspections</i><br>Look for:<br>Broken limbs<br>Wilting, dried out foliage<br>Holes, insect damage<br>Sawdust at the base of the tree<br>Find the causes of the above, remedy soon.<br><br><i>Transplanting & Planting</i><br>Autumn is the best time.<br>Cooler Temperatures mean less stress on the transplant.<br>Nursery prices are discounted but still with a guarantee.<br>Divide your present plants.<br>Plant spring bulbs, crocus, tulips, daffodils, daliahs etc.<br><br><i>Lawn Fertilization</i><br>This is the best time to fertilize for strong root growth.<br><br><i>Manure</i><br>Add horse or cow manure to your vegetable garden now."
break;
} // end case
case 11: //December
{
outputText="<b>Autumn<b><br><i> Maintenance Visual Inspections</i><br>Look for:<br>Broken limbs<br>Wilting, dried out foliage<br>Holes, insect damage<br>Sawdust at the base of the tree<br>Find the causes of the above, remedy soon.<br><br><i>Transplanting & Planting</i><br>Autumn is the best time.<br>Cooler Temperatures mean less stress on the transplant.<br>Nursery prices are discounted but still with a guarantee.<br>Divide your present plants.<br>Plant spring bulbs, crocus, tulips, daffodils, daliahs etc.<br><br><i>Lawn Fertilization</i><br>This is the best time to fertilize for strong root growth.<br><br><i>Manure</i><br>Add horse or cow manure to your vegetable garden now."
break;
} // end case
// ...
default: //Should never get here
{
outputText="sorry, the monthly tips section is down while it is being updated."
break;
} // end default
} //end Switch
document.write(outputText);