July Checklist

• Mulch the soil around vegetable plants for water conservation.
• 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.
• Feed acid-loving plants with Cottonseed Meal.
• Deadhead and feed early-flowering perennials for a 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.