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Garden
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Deadhead flowers as they fade to promote future blooms
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Note places in the landscape that need redoing or additional
plants—plan to work on this area in the fall or spring
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Fertilize annuals and perennials with a good liquid
fertilizer—follow directions on the container carefully as too much fertilizer
can kill the plants
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Water the garden deeply and thoroughly—best to do this in the early morning hours
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In early August, pinch back spindly annuals and fertilize to
produce more blooms
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Stop fertilizing after mid August to encourage plants to
harden off before the first freeze
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To encourage additional crops, harvest vegetables as they
become ripe
Trees and Shrubs
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Water trees and shrubs deeply and thoroughly about once a
week
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Fertilize rose bushes after the first round of flowers have
faded
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Deadhead roses after the blooms begin to fade
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Periodically check leaves and branches for insects and
diseases—treat immediately if found
Lawn Care
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Apply second
application of fertilizer around Memorial Day and third application around
July 4th
--this July 4th application may be eliminated in times of drought
or temperatures about 90 degrees
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Avoid fertilizer that is high in nitrogen when temperatures
are hot - use slow release instead or skip application until cooler weather
prevails
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Mow lawn no less than 21/2” high and never take
off more that 1/3 of the growth in a single cutting
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During the hottest parts of the summer,
lawns should get approximately 2” of water per week instead of the normal 1”
per week during other times
General Maintenance
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Keep your lawn mower blade sharp throughout the mowing
season
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Monitor your irrigation system for proper coverage—adjust
heads and time settings as needed
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Check for diseases and insects that might be attacking
plants and lawns
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Keep all chemicals stored away from the reach of children or
pets
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Watch for grasshoppers if weather has been hot and dry
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Watch for slugs if weather has been cool and wet
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Weed the garden and lawn once a week or as needed to
maintain control of the landscape
For any questions you have on this article, or any topic of concern, email us—or
better yet, come by and talk to one of our professional staff members.
Remember, Phelan Gardens is open year-round!
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