Jun 21
It might be hotter than we would all like it out there, but all the more reason to adhere to some important summer “to-do’s”!
- Plant hydrangeas and crape myrtles – they’re blooming, so it’s easy to see what color you’re planting!
- Water your lawn in the early morning. Turf will have time to dry off before nightfall, preventing disease.
- Fertilize beds with Miracle Gro Liqui Feed or Shake & Feed.
- Right now is your last chance to plant bulbs such as cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and tuberoses.
- If the soil is excessively wet or dry, do not fertilize.
- Prune arborvitaes, junipers, yews and hemlocks.
- Now is your last chance to fertilize camellias and other broadleaf evergreens.
- Remove the foliage on your spring blooming bulbs when the leaves have completely died back.
- Cut back bearded iris and divide. Keep Japanese iris watered.
- Weed ‘em and reap! Pull weeds from planting areas as they occur. Don’t allow them to bloom or seed. Removing a few weeds now will save you a lot of work later.
- Watch for harmful insects and disease problems and treat the plants as necessary.
- During dry weather, be sure to keep the garden adequately watered. A deep, thorough soaking is more beneficial than a light sprinkling.
- Add SoilMoist to the soil in pots. The granules absorb water and release it as needed.
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