Danny says … Now is the time to
… July 23rd to August
5th
775-825-0600 775-853-1319
General
Garden & Lawn Care:
- Check
all plants weekly to be sure they are getting adequate water; established trees,
shrubs, perennials & roses require 1 inch of water per week throughout
their root zones.
- Water
newly planted trees, shrubs, perennials & roses 3 - 4 times per week
in July and August.
- Adjust
watering schedule as weather dictates.
- Inspect
irrigation system regularly for leaks, clogged emitters, broken/clogged
head and other problems.
- Control
insect pests, including aphids, mealybugs,
scale, spider mites, thrips, whitefly and others
with lady bugs and praying mantises; ask us for best controls on
significant infestations.
- Continue
to cultivate and weed.
Tree
and Shrub Care:
- Last
chance to feed spring flowering shrubs, azalea and rhododendrons. Do not feed the rest of the year.
- Feed
roses for third and final time at the end of July or early in August.
- Continue
to deadhead roses by cutting flowers back to the first set of five
leaflets.
- Monitor
roses closely for blackspot. Remove any leaves that show darkened
circles with fuzzy margins on either side of the leaves; yellow foliage
with dark spots; and any leaves that have already dropped from the plant. Begin a spray program with Orthonex or Neem Oil immediately. Dispose of infected leaves in the
trash; do not compost.
Perennial
& Annual Care:
- Make
note of empty spots in borders that might benefit from planting
summer-flowering bulbs next year.
- Continue
deadheading annuals and perennials to encourage more flowering. When deadheading annual geraniums,
remove entire stem with fading flowers.
- Continue
pruning out longest stem of cascading petunias weekly to prevent plants
from becoming scraggly.
- Fertilize
container plants with quarter strength Miracle Gro
liquid fertilizer twice a month, but avoid applying in the heat of the day. .
- Hot
dry weather can result in increased mite activity. Remove affected foliage
and treat with Ortho
Systemic Insect Control or Neem Oil. Use according to the label.
- Continue
planting new perennials, ornamental grasses & roses.
- Stake
tall perennials plants, if necessary, by tying with soft Rapiclip Soft Twist Tie.
- Continue
to guide clematis & all other soft-stemmed vines to their supports and
secure with Rapiclip Soft Twist Tie.
Herb,
Fruit & Vegetable Care:
- Water
fruit plants and trees regularly to protect approaching harvest.
- Harvest
fruits and vegetables as they ripen.
- Monitor
tomatoes and ensure that they receive an even supply of moisture instead
of heavy soaking and then a drought.
- Monitor
vegetables for symptoms of fungus or blight: soft, darkened areas, yellow
and dropping leaves, sunken dark spots on otherwise green foliage.
- Monitor
all plants for insects. Hand-remove
large insects such as tomato hornworms, cicadas and other caterpillars.
- Continue
to harvest herbs to use fresh, dry, or freeze in small batches in ice cube
tray. Pinch off developing flowers
to retain essential oils and flavor in the plant’s foliage.
- Fertilize
vegetables with Dr.
Earth Blended Organic Fertilizers every 2 months or Dr. Earth Organic
Liquid Fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks.
Did
you know that we can do the following for you?
·
Tune
up your landscape and irrigation system
)
·
Design
and install a new landscape )
·
Upgrade
an existing landscape ) call
Joan at 825-0602 x 134 for more information
·
Add
a water feature )
·
Plant
custom containers for spring -- see Bev at Moana Lane or
Myrna at
·
Help
you have a healthier landscape this year – Make an appointment for an
at-your-site visit; call our Plant Doctors, Jon at 825-0600 and Dave at
853-1319.