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.