Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Day 156/210 Days Remaining

For summer and fall color, plant perennials such as obedient plant, lantana, plumbago, coneflower, and coreopsis.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Day 157/209 Days Remaining

Deeply soak shade trees once a week during extended dry weather periods.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Day 158/208 Days Remaining

Mulch is great BUT too much mulch around the home foundation is NOT! When mulching plants near a home's slab foundation, keep mulch at least 3 inches (preferably 6 inches) below the height of the slab to reduce problems with termites.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Day 159/207 Days Remaining

For an organic fertilizer, try feeding blooming plants with fish emulsion and seaweed extract twice a month.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Day 160/206 Days Remaining

Lightly fertilize lawns if needed to keep grass a green color. Use 15-5-10 with a slow-release form of nitrogen.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Day 161/205 Days Remaining

Pinch off the top of your tomato plant and root it, or plant tomato seeds in  a cool place to prepare for a fall tomato garden.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Day 162/204 Days Remaining

Be sure to bring the garden indoors with cuttings. Look around for unconventional containers to use as their vase.