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Southern California July Garden To-Do List
Plant something red, something white, and something blue. It’s getting hotter out there, but we can still enjoy some planting. In celebration of the independence of our country, plant some…
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Mid-Atlantic July Garden To-Do List
July has arrived and the garden is buzzing. The trees and shrubs are planted. The annuals and perennials are staked and blooming. The vegetable garden is lush and ready to…
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South June Garden To-Do List
For many gardeners in the South, May is a blur. When June rolls around and the warmest days of summer loom, perhaps we are ready for a short breather. From…
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Northern Plains June Garden To-Do List
Plant, plant, plant! Before those summer temperatures really start to kick in, take advantage of late spring rains and cooler temps by planting out your annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees…
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Midwest June Garden To-Do List
Plant, plant, plant! Add summer annuals to beds and containers, and cut back or replace spring annuals that look tired. Finish dividing and replanting summer- and fall-blooming perennials. If you…
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Southwest June Garden To-Do List
Give some extra attention to your roses. Roses should be getting a deep watering every day during the month of June. Mulch your roses to help them retain their moisture.…
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Mountain West June Garden To-Do List
Care for your containers. As new annuals get established in their containers, provide them with regular moisture. As the month goes on, deadhead plants to encourage continuous blooming, and provide…
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Southeast June Garden To-Do List
Divide bearded irises. If your garden includes good old-fashioned bearded irises (Iris × germanica, Zones 4–9), ask yourself when you last divided your clumps. If it’s been longer than five…
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Northwest June Garden To-Do List
June in the Pacific Northwest is a wonderful time to garden. This time of year, the weather is changing quickly from spring’s short and cool days to summer’s pleasant days…
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Northern Plains May Garden To-Do List
Tend to your lawn. If you haven’t had to mow your cool-season turf yet, you soon will, so take advantage of the time now and sharpen your mower blades. This…