Lawns
- Plant (from seed, sod or sprigs) centipede, bermuda and zoysia.
- Control existing weeds with proper herbicides.
- Fertilize bermuda and zoysia.
- Apply pre-emergents to control annual and winter annual weeds in all grasses.
- Apply insecticides to control spittle bugs, grubworms, and fire ants.
- Plant container-grown shrubs this month.
- Mulch plants to help retain moisture.
- Control whiteflies on gardenia, aphids on crepe myrtles and lacebugs on azaleas.
- Water newly planted shrubs during dry periods.
Trees
- Plant container grown trees.
- Mulch plants to help retain moisture.
- Control powdery mildew on crepe myrtles with fungicide.
- Control aphids on crepe myrtles.
Annuals
- Remove spent blooms.
- Fertilize and water regularly.
- Control snails, slugs and other insects.
- Plant mums, astera and other perennials.
- Fertilize and water as needed.
- Plant summer vegetables-squash, cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, peas, beans, pumpkin, okra & eggplant.
- Plant summer bulbs (caladiums, cannas, gladiolus, etc).
Hummingbirds
- Change "nectar" regularly.
- Plant annuals, perennials and shrubs that attract hummingbirds.