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June

• Plant hydrangeas and crape myrtles now. They are blooming, so it is easy to see what color you are planting!
   
• Water your lawn in the early morning. Turf will have time to dry off before nightfall, preventing disease.
   
• Fertilize Bermuda and zoysia lawns.
   
•  Continue planting Gladioli bulbs each week, through mid June, if you want a succession of blooms.
   
• Plant herbs in a sunny spot close to your kitchen door.   Mint, rosemary, basil, stevia and lemongrass can be enjoyed all summer long.
  
  
• Fertilize flower beds with Green Light Super Bloom.
   
• Mid June is your last chance to plant bulbs such as cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and tuberoses. 
  
  
• In the vegetable garden pull spent plants, re-till the soil and plant your second crops. Water well as needed.
   
• If the soil is excessively wet or dry, do not fertilize.
   
• Prune arborvitaes, junipers, yews and hemlocks.
   
• June is your last chance to fertilize camellias and other broadleaf evergreens.
   
• Remove the foliage on your spring blooming bulbs when the leaves have completely died back.
   
• Cut back bearded iris and divide. Keep Japanese iris watered.
   
• Weed ‘em and reap! Pull weeds from planting areas as they occur. Don’t allow them to bloom or set seed. Removing a few weeds now will save you a lot of work later.  
  
  
• Watch for harmful insects and disease problems and treat the plants as necessary.  
  
  
• During dry weather, be sure to keep the garden adequately watered. A deep, thorough soaking is more beneficial than a light sprinkling.  Don't forget to comply with local watering restrictions, if applicable.
   
• Add SoilMoist to the soil in pots. The granules absorb water and release it as needed.