Summer Gardening Tips
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Summer Gardening Tips
As summer approaches, gardeners eagerly anticipate enjoying the fruits of their labor. However, the season brings challenges like humidity, which can affect garden health. Here are some valuable tips to maintain a vibrant garden during the summer months.
Pruning Wisdom
Don't hesitate to trim flowering shrubs and trees when needed. Neglecting to prune is a common mistake. During my 20 years of landscaping, I've seen many invest in beautiful plants only to let them become unruly. Remember, if a pruning mistake occurs, it's like a bad haircut?"it'll grow back. Use common sense and refer to expert guides for best practices.
Managing Garden Humidity
High humidity in summer can cause significant issues for your plants. A simple tip is to avoid watering before dark. Ensure plants are dry at night to prevent fungal problems.
Powdery Mildew: This common fungus appears as a white film on leaves, often affecting Dogwoods and Purple Sandcherry. While it doesn't severely harm plants, it can damage foliage and stunt growth. A general fungicide from your local garden center can help. Typically, plants recover once they defoliate in the fall.
Lawn Care Tips
If you have Perennial Rye Grass, especially common in northern regions, take care not to leave it wet overnight. Pythium Blight thrives in humidity and can kill this grass type. In such cases, your lawn may develop darker green patches due to an increase in Kentucky Blue Grass. To prevent this, water early in the day.
Identifying Pythium Blight: Look for white, cotton candy-like fungus on your lawn in the early morning. It usually appears near walks and driveways. Proper watering can help prevent this issue.
Protecting Ornamentals
Fire Blight: This blight affects ornamentals like Apple and Crabapple trees, as well as Cotoneasters and Pyracantha. It causes branches to turn reddish-brown and die. Prune the affected branches carefully, cutting them as far back as possible. Always sanitize pruning tools with rubbing alcohol between cuts to prevent spreading.
Mulch Maintenance
Another summer challenge is Shotgun Fungus, a pesky fungus that thrives in mulch. As it grows, it explodes, covering surfaces with brown specks. These can reach up to eight feet high and stick stubbornly to surfaces.
Preventing Shotgun Fungus: To reduce its growth, keep your mulch loose to allow air circulation. Avoid continually adding new layers; instead, loosen existing mulch every other year. Raking it flat can refresh its appearance without needing additional layers. Always ensure mulch isn’t packed down too hard?"loosen it annually to keep your garden healthy.
By following these tips, you can address common summertime gardening challenges and keep your landscape thriving. Enjoy a beautiful garden all season long!
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