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June:
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It's time to apply "Merit" to your lawn for season long grub control
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With wet weather and warm temperatures, lawn fungus problems can arise. Treat your lawn promptly with fungus control.
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For lawn irrigation, water less often but water deeply. 1" of water per week.
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June is Perennial Gardening Month! This is the perfect time to create a new garden or enhance your garden with some new perennials.
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Hide fading foliage from spring bulbs by planting annuals in front of them.
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Remove flower spikes from basil plants as they appear.
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Make a second sowing of corn, beans, leafy greens and root crops for season long enjoyment.
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Incorporate some tropical plants into your flower beds.
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Move houseplants outdoors for a breath of fresh summer air.
- For some gardening inspiration or enjoyment, visit:
Tower Hill Botanic Gardens
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA
1-508-869-6111 ext 110
July:
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To help prevent the spread of disease, keep you lawn mower blade sharp
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Leave those lawn clippings. It returns up to 17 lbs. of nitrogen to your soil
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Be careful not to over water geraniums in pots or in your garden. They flower best if kept a bit dry.
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Place a deep layer of straw under developing fruit of squash and melons to protect
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For best flavor, harvest peas just before cooking them.
For Perennial & Plant beds:
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Water new and established plants as necessary. Water slow and deep so roots will grow down into the soil and not stay at the surface.
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Give extra fertilizer to plants that need a boost. If needed, use quick release (ie: Miracle Grow, Shultz, etc.) to provide a fast boost to plants
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Stake tall perennials and biennials that might fall over before they get too tall.
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Deadhead bulbs, perennials, and biennials after blooms are spent.
www.towerhillbg.org
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Bedford Fields will test the pH level of your soil for free. If you would like a more thorough analysis of your soil's nutrients, or have a questions about a plant or insect problem, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is a wonderful resource.
Visit http://extension.unh.edu/Agric/Agric.htm for instructions and forms on UNH's diagnostic services.
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