Garden Tips

July Tips

  • Look for bagworm caterpillars feeding on susceptible trees and shrubs.
  • Water container plants placed outdoors often.
  • Remove any dead branches from trees whenever you find them.
  • Make sure to let peaches, plums, cherries, and nectarines fully ripen before you pick them.
  • Pick green beans while they are small and tender.
  • Don’t mulch herbs. They prefer dry conditions.
  • Divide daylilies every 4 or 5 years to keep them flowering profusely.