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What to do in the Garden in July July 13th, 2017
July Garden Checklist In the heat of summer do not make work for yourself than needed Water: July is the month of peak water requirement. Ensure plants are watered deeply. After this month irrigation times and durations can be reduced. Wash off plants periodically to remove discourage spider mites , aphids and just dust from accumulating …
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Gardening Tasks- May May 1st, 2017
Gardening To Do List for May Irrigation controller seasonal adjustment should be set to 85% Plant: Last time to plant summer and fall blooming perennials as well as shrub, tree, or vine.Planting after mid May will require extra water to keep plants going. Ideally all shrubs and perennials should be in the ground by late April. …
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Garden Checklist January January 2nd, 2017
To Do List January Turn off irrigation if rain more than 1” over 2 weeks otherwise the seasonal adjustment on the irrigation controller should be set to 15-20% If cold weather is predicted, make sure plants are well watered (dry plants are more susceptible to frost damage). Move tender container plants (citrus, cymbidium, Mandeville, bougainvillea …
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Monthly Gardening Tasks – December December 1st, 2016
December Garden Tasks Turn off irrigation if rain more than 1” over 2 weeks otherwise the seasonal adjustment irrigation controller should be set to 15-20% WATERING – Many Plants become more susceptible to cold and other winter born issues due to dry soil. Note though that succulents, lantana and Kangaroo paw actually prefer the dry …
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Monthly Gardening Tasks – September September 1st, 2016
Tasks for September Irrigation controller seasonal adjustment should be set to 70% Fruit trees are bearing, so water frequently and deeply for plump fruit. Plant winter vegetables while the soil is still warm- broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, cabbage, and beets, onions etc Prune all sap bleeders such as maple, walnut and large magnolias Apply pre-emergent …
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Monthly Gardening Tasks – July July 1st, 2016
July Garden Checklist Water: July is the month of peak water requirement. Ensure plants are watered deeply. After this month irrigation times and durations can be reduced. Avoid planting in the heat of the summer plants will require extra water and care to survive. if needed chose days where overcast and cooler temps forecasted. Harvest …
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Monthly Gardening Tasks – June June 1st, 2016
Irrigation controller seasonal adjustment should be set to 100% Feed roses. To encourage growth and repeat blooming, feed plants with a complete fertilizer (one containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium); if leaves are mostly yellow and veins remain green (indicating chlorosis), also give plants iron. Water thoroughly before applying any kind of fertilizer and water again …
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Monthly Gardening Tasks – May May 1st, 2016
Irrigation controller seasonal adjustment should be set to 85% Plant summer and fall blooming perennials as well as shrub, tree, or vine. When shopping at the nurs ery, look for plants that have good leaf color (green leaves should be a deep green, not pale and yellowish) and attractive form. Check container bottoms to make sure …
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Monthly Gardening Tasks – April April 1st, 2016
Irrigation controller seasonal adjustment should be set to 75% Roses: Apply mulch to save water, smother weeds, and keep soil cooler. Spread 1 to 3 inches (depending on size of plant) of bark chips, compost, wood shavings, or other organic material. Leave a circle of bare soil around the plant’s base. Blast aphids off plants …
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Monthly Gardening Tasks – March March 1st, 2016
Turn off irrigation if rain more than 2” over 2 weeks otherwise the irrigation controller should be set to 45% – in normal years controller should be turned on by mid month Check irrigation system- make sure sprinklers working efficiently and that drippers /driplines are not clogged by insect, debris or hard water deposits. Flush …
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