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| · | Prune shrubs & trees in July to reshape from their bursts of Spring/Summer growth |
| · | Prune perennials to remove spent flower stalks and browned foilage |
| · | "Pinch" growing tips of annuals to keep them compact |
| · | Fertilize container plants & hanging baskets with water soluble plant food |
| · | Check mulch levels(2-3") in beds & water deeply |
| · | Anticipate pest problems - watch your plants carefully! |
| · | Feed the birds & provide clean water, clean & refill hummingbird feeders *D.Groom, D.Gill, N.Sperry, Howard Garrett, SCMG, Pyp It GARDEN CENTER* |
| · | The month of August brings a rebirth of growth and flowers |
| · | Take advantage of it now by nurturing and revitalizing existing plants with attentive shaping, watering & feeding note: save major reshaping until late winter |
| · | Plant - Fall annuals, including zinnias, celosia & cosmos |
| · | Plant - Fall parennials, including mums |
| · | Plant - Fall veggies |
| · | Sow - native wildflowerseeds |
| · | Continue to fertilize all plants regularly (check for iron-defficiancy), and water deeply when needed *D.Groom, D.Gill, N.Sperry, Howard Garrett, SCMG, Pyp It GARDEN CENTER* |
| · | Neil's Tip: September is absolutely the best time of the year to set out new trees, shrubs and other landscpae plants |
| · | Selections are great, and potted plants establish best from fall plantings |
| · | Plant - Ornamental Grasses to add fall color and interest to your garden |
| · | Dig & divide spring-flowering bulbs - daffodils, hyacinths & tulips early in the month |
| · | Dig & divide spring-flowering perennials such as violets, amaryllis, iris, daylilies & Shasta daisies late in the month |
| · | Continue to fertilize all plants regularly (check for iron-defficiancy), and water deeply when needed *D.Groom, D.Gill, N.Sperry, Howard Garrett, SCMG, Pyp It GARDEN CENTER* |
