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