
Summer
Garden Tips
Apply a 2-3"
layer of mulch on your garden beds in preparation for summer. Mulch
conserves valuable moisture in the soil, helps keep weeds down,
maintains even soil temperatures, and gives an attractive finishing
touch to your beds and borders.
Warm, humid
weather encourages the development of fungal diseases such as Black
Spot and Powdery Mildew on roses. Water roses in the early morning
and avoid overhead watering if possible. Clean up any fallen leaves
and follow a regular fungicide spray program. We recommend the Bayer
Rose and Flower All in One for good control of fungus diseases.
Prune evergreens
such as pines, cypress, hollies, euonymous and boxwood, to shape
as needed. Remove faded flowers of annuals regularly, to encourage
more flowers. Annuals will also benefit from regular applications
of Bud and Bloom soluble fertilizer right through
summer.

It’s time
for your houseplant’s summer vacation! Take it outside to
a shady place. Repot if necessary, fertilize and check for pests
and diseases. They’ll thrive in their outdoor location all
summer. Be sure to bring them back inside in early fall.
Water plants
and lawns deeply during periods of dry weather. Annuals, perennials,
vegetables, trees and shrubs should be watered with a slow trickling
or soaker hose. Pay extra attention to plants in containers and
hanging baskets - check them regularly. Remember that clay pots
dry out faster than plastic.
Continue planting
trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs. Consider
adding some exotic color to your deck or patio with tropical blooming
plants. We have a great selection of color this summer.
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