Garden Calendar -
•Check plants for Japanese beetles, especially roses, crapemyrtles, grapes, and
crabapples. Beetles can be knocked off into a jar of soapy water for control, or
spray with Fertilome Triple Action (neem and pyrethrin). Control the grub stage
by applying Milky Spore to lawns for long term (10-
•Check evergreens for bagworms and spider mites. Hand pick the bagworms or spray with Caterpillar Spray with Bt or Spinosad. Use Insecticidal Soap, Horticultural Oil or Triple Action Spray to control mites.
•Use a soaker hose for 1-
•Use tree watering bags around trees that can’t be reached with a hose. This is the most effective way to water because the
water trickles slowly to a depth that encourages deep rooting.
•Use Mosquito Dunks to control mosquito larvae in places where water stands. It is safe for humans, pets, and fish and can be used in water gardens and birdbaths.
•Keep lawns mowed high (2 ½-
•Give mums and asters their final “pinch” around the middle of July, cutting
off the top 1-
•In mid July plant corn, beans, cucumbers, and zucchini seeds for late crops.
•In late July sow beans, beets, spinach, and turnip seeds for fall.
•Transplant broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprout plants for fall crops