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âHope you are kicking back and enjoying your garden this month. I know it is hard to work in your yard during these dog days of summer, but there are a few things that you can do to keep everything looking great.
Pruning
â¢Cut faded annuals back by half their height and fertilize to get another bloom.
â¢Continue to deadhead.
â¢Pinch your mums back about 6 inches as they bud until mid-July for a nice full plant with lots of blooms! Fertilize lightly every two weeks.
â¢Prune summer blooming shrubs after they finish blooming.
Fertilizing
â¢Fertilize summer blooming shrubs after they bloom.
â¢Avoid fertilizing most plants in the hot weather, especially your lawn.
Other stuff to know this month
â¢Mow your lawn higher and give it 1 inch of water per week.
â¢Be vigilant for insect and disease damage in your garden.
â¢Keep the water in your birdbath fresh to avoid the spread of disease among our fine feathered friends.
â¢Keep those weeds under control.
â¢Give tomato plants several cupfuls of ground lime around the base if you notice black spots on the end of the tomato opposite the stem.
â¢Feed your house plants one half the recommended strength of fertilizer this month.
Drink plenty of water!
Happy Gardening! Â What is planted in the heart takes root in the soul.
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