Newly planted trees and shrubs should continue to be watered thoroughly, once a week.
Keep deadheading spent annual flowers for continued bloom.
Apply no fertilizers to trees and shrubs after July 4th. Fertilizing late may cause lush growth that is apt to winter kill.
Divide bearded iris the end of the month.
Mid month monitor lawns for newly hatched white grubs. If damage is occurring, apply appropriate controls, following product label directions.
Blossom-end rot of tomato and peppers occurs when soil moisture is uneven. Water when soils begin to dry; maintain a 2-3 inch layer of mulch.
Prune out and destroy old fruiting canes of raspberries after harvest is complete.
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