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- During dry weather, continue to keep the garden adequately watered. Remember, a weekly deep, thorough soaking is more beneficial than a daily light sprinkling. If restrictions on outside water usage are in place throughout the state, plan your watering schedule accordingly.
- Mulch and water Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Camellias.
- Brighten shady garden spots with Impatiens, Hostas and Variegated Solomon's Seal.
- Plant Zinnia seeds and enjoy cut flowers in a few weeks.
- Fertilize flower beds with Super Bloom every 14-28 days.
- Lay Bermuda, Zoysia or Centipede sod. Be sure to keep sod watered while roots are getting established.
- Apply Ironite to Fescue and Centipede lawns to keep them green without forcing new growth.
- Fertilize Crape Myrtles, Butterfly Bushes and Hydrangeas with Pennington Nursery and Landscape Fertilizer.
- Watch for Lacebugs. Use Bayer Advanced Tree and Shrub Insect Control.
- Be sure that all tall annuals and perennials are securely staked so that they will remain upright during the afternoon thunderstorms that are so common for this time of year.
- Keep unwanted dead blooms picked off of all plants. This will encourage many plant species to produce new flowers.
- Allow roses to rest in July and August. Do not fertilize, but continue spraying, and give them a light pruning in July to encourage new fall growth.
- Plant Bearded Iris, and if you didn't get the chance to divide old clumps in June, July is a good time.
- Continue to pinch Chrysanthemums and Dahlias through the month of July.
- Cut back Wisteria to encourage next year's bloom.
- Remove Tomato Suckers and root them for new plants. Dig Irish potatoes when the leaves yellow.
- Start seed of: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Onions and other cool season vegetables for your September 1 planting.
- July is your last chance to fertilize Azaleas.
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