July Gardening Tips

*Snapdragons should be pinched back after
blooming to promote a second flush of
growth.

*Cut back and fertilize delphinium and phlox
to encourage a second flowering.

*Many plants are easily propagated by
layering. Verbenas, euonymus, English ivy
and climbing roses are a few plants that will
root if the stems are fastened down and
covered with soil.

*Cutting flowers is best done with sharp
shears or a knife which will help avoid injury
to the growing plant. A slanting cut will
expose a larger absorbing surface to water
and will prevent the base of the stem from
resting on the bottom of the vase. It is best to
carry a bucket of water to the garden for
collecting flowers, rather than a cutting
basket.

*Divide and transplant bearded iris using the
vigorous ends of the rhizomes. Discard the
old center portion. Cut the leaves back to
about six inches.

*Tall flowers should be staked to prevent
damage by wind. Use stakes which are large
enough to support the plant but are not too
conspicuous. Use soft twine or twist ties to
secure.

*A brown or grayish cast over a lawn can be
caused by a dull or improperly adjusted
mower blades that shred grass rather than
cut it.

*Store pesticides in a safe place in their
original containers, away from children and
pets. Use pesticides carefully in your garden.
Read the labels and follow the directions.
The warnings and precautions are for your
protection.

*Certain pesticides have a waiting period of
several days between the time of the last
spray and harvest. Read and follow
directions on all labels before applying to
your vegetable crops. Wash all produce
thoroughly before use.

*Control mosquitoes by eliminating all
sources of stagnant water.

*A garden needs one inch of rain or water
each week. Early morning is the best time to
water. Evening watering is less desirable
because plant leaves that remain wet
through the night are more susceptible to
fungus diseases. Mulch plants to reduce
water losses and improve yields.

*For fall harvest of lettuce, radish, carrots,
beets, turnips, kale and spinach, sow weeds
in late July to early August.

*Continue to make successive plantings of
crops like beans and sweet corn to provide a
continuous harvest until fall. A small garden
will produce a large quantity of vegetables if
replanting is done throughout the summer.

*Check the soil moisture of container grown
vegetables and flowers daily. As the
temperature rises, some plants may need
water twice a day.

*Continue attracting insect eating birds to
the garden area by providing them with a
fresh water source.
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