- This is a great time of the year to plant shrubs, flowers and trees. When planting, select the right plant for the right place.
- Mulching is your landscape's best friend. Mulch can help reduce maintenance around landscape beds. A mulch consists of any kind of material applied to the soil surface for the benefit of the soil and the plants. Mulch materials can be organic, such as wood chips, pine needles, leaves, grass clippings and compost.
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- Selecting the right place to plant flowers and shrubs is important. A good example is a citrus tree. These trees require a minimal amount of water. Do not plant impatients under citrus trees or you will encourage root problems.
- Pruning trees at this time of year is important. It will benefit the lawn and shrubs underneath. Tropical plants, for example, require a lot of sunlight.
Thinning a tree as opposed to cutting the top off provides sunlight all year long.
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- Plants in stress caused by heat, wind, cold, drought and deluges of rain promote insect and disease problem. A healthy plant is a happy plant. Make sure your plants are well fertilized, properly watered. Walk your property and observe your landscape. This will help you keep in touch with your growing green investment.Enjoy a harvest of visual beauty, delightful aromas and sweet tastes!
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