JUNE

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Lawns

  • Plant centipede and Bermuda lawns.
  • Fertilize centipede, Bermuda and Zoysia lawns.
  • Apply fungicide to prevent or control Brown Patch.
  • Control weeds with proper herbicides.
  • Apply insecticides to control spittle bugs, grubworms, and fire ants.

Shrubs

  • Plant container-grown shrubs this month.
  • Mulch plants to help retain moisture.
  • Control whiteflies on gardenia and lacebugs on azaleas.
  • Water newly planted shrubs during dry periods.
  • Plant container grown roses and control powdery and black spot mildew with fungicides.
  • Apply fungicides to control powdery mildew and control black spot
  • Remove old blooms to encourage new buds

Trees

  • Plant container grown trees.
  • Control powdery mildew on crepe myrtles with fungicide.
  • Control aphids on crepe myrtles.
  • Watch for Japanese beetles and control.

Annuals

  • Plant summer annuals.
  • Control snails, slugs and other insects.
  • Fertilize regularly and water as needed.

Perennials

  • Plant perennials.
  • Fertilize perennials.

Veggies

  • Plant summer vegetables-squash, cucumber, melon, tomatoes, pepper, peas, beans, okra & eggplant

Bulbs

  • Plant caladiums, elephant ears, lilies & gladiolus.

Hummingbirds

  • Change "nectar" regularly.
  • Plant annuals, perennials and shrubs that attract hummingbirds.

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