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JULY CHECKLIST
  • Check your water garden to see that it is clear and free of mosquito larvae.
  • Tropical plants will benefit from extra feeding during these warm months.
  • Mulch the soil around vegetable plants for water conservation.
  • Feed acid loving plants with Cottonseed Meal.
  • Deadhead and feed early flowering perennials for second bloom.
AUGUST CHECKLIST
  • Dig and divide Bearded Irises now (also check our selection).
  • Last chance for Summer Pruning of fruit trees.
  • Remove canes that have already fruited on Berry Plants (raspberries etc.).
  • Include your garden when making vacation plans. What happens when you are away?
  • Deep-water winter/spring flowering shrubs, as now is when the buds are initiating.

 

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