A thorough, deep soaking of the lawn every week is better than frequent light watering. To the Top of Page JUNE 1. Take a critical look at your landscape while at the height of summer development. Can it be better arranged, planned, and planted to fit your family needs. Continue to check for sumer insects and diseases.
Spider mite is especially troublesume during the hot summer months.
Make your selections of bearded iris and prepare the beds for new plantings. They may be transplanted anytime from mid-june until later summer. Don't forget to provide supplemental water for plants such as hydrangeas, coleus, caladium, geranium, dahlia, azalea, and camellia. Hot, dry summer weather is extremely critical for these plants. Continue to pinch chrysanthemums to obtain compact bushy plants.