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                  July “To Do’s”

• Plant Crape Myrtles in bloom to get the right color.  Plant for mature size - don't force yourself to prune.
• Plant tropicals (Hibiscus, mandevilla, esperanza)
• Don't forget to deadhead annuals & perennials - don't let the plant expend all it's energy making seeds.

• Amend new / existing beds with the #1 amendment … compost!  You cannot add too much organic matter.

• Fertilize landscape plants & lawns every 60 days – avoid use of weed & feed products.  (To a weed & feed product, your shrubs, perennials & trees are weeds!)
• Remember to mulch to aid in moisture retention, root-zone insulation and weed control.  We recommend “no float” wood mulches (hardwood, cedar, cypress).
• Ready controls for plant pests (follow product label):
• - Bagworms & tent caterpillars - removal, bt, spinosad
• - Spider mites - systemic insecticide, miticide
• - Thrips - systemic insecticide, neem
• - Scale - horticultural oil, systemic insecticide
• - Powdery mildew - fungicide
• - Fungal leaf spot - remove infected leaves, fungicide
• - Caterpillars - Bt

Water Wise 

• INFREQUENT and DEEP watering  encourages deep rooting.  Turf requires 1-2 inches per week.  Learn how to "calibrate" your irrigation zones.
• MULCH, MULCH, MULCH - provides insulation, water retention and weed control
• Water in the early morning
• Drip irrigation can be a great investment for beds (but be prepared to water for longer periods).
• Check your irrigation system for proper operation often.  Don't assume it is working right.
• Recently planted trees, shrubs, bedding plants & turf will often require supplemental watering during establishment period.
• Constantly wet soil drives out oxygen and can result in root loss and plant damage.