Summer is the time to enjoy the beauty that a garden can provide. Make sure and provide plants with ample moisture so they don’t suffer from summer heat stress. Applying a layer of mulch will also help plants retain moisture and will help prevent weeds from germinating.

PLANTING
Add color to your garden to make it come alive for summer parties with annuals such as Ageratum, Alyssum, Marigolds,  Periwinkle, Petunias, Snapdragon, Verbena, and Zinnia for sunny locations. Use Begonia, Impatiens, and Lobelia for areas with more shade. It's not too late to plant roses and fruit trees and we still have a good selection to choose from. The nursery is bursting with colorful perennials and we invite you to come in and visit to see them in their full blooming glory. As always, our staff is available to help you with great perennial planting ideas,

LAWN CARE:
Feed lawns every 2 months with Scotts Fertilizer with insect control. It helps promote deep green color, encourages root development and will improve your lawn's resistance to disease. Control existing weeds with _Scotts Weed & Feed. Prevent and control grubs and other lawn feeding insects with
Fertilizer with Insect control. Raise your mower height to at least 2 inches. The higher lawn height helps insulate the grass roots from heat, reducing the potential for heat stress and requiring less water. Make sure to water between 5:00AM and 9:00AM to help prevent lawn disease.

TREES & SHRUBS:
Keep evergreen trees and shrubs healthy and green by feeding every 2 months with Osmocote. Prune shrubs now to keep them from getting leggy in summer. Broadleaf evergreens should be fed every two months with _Hollytone or Miracid. To control aphids on any new growth, spray as needed with Sevin.

ROSES:
Feed roses every two months March thru October with Bayer Advanced Rose and Flowercare which also  controls aphids, spider mites and thrips.  Prevent and control blackspot, powdery mildew and rust with Bonide Fungoil. Avoid overhead or night watering. You can also use all natural Espoma Rosetone to feed your Roses.

FLOWERS & VEGETABLES:
Prepare soil for summer flowers by working in Tender Loving Compost or Mushroom Compost soil conditioner into existing soil. Apply Peat Moss before planting. Feed flowers every two weeks with Gardentone. For a larger harvest in the garden, feed summer vegetables every two months with . (The calcium in this unique plant food helps prevent blossom end rot in tomatoes and peppers. If tomatoes bloom but fail to set fruit, spray blossoms with TOMATO SET.  Protect plants from slugs and snails with all-natural Ortho Bug-get.