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Check Crape Myrtles for the presence of
honey dew aphids. Look closely
on the underside of leaves to see if these
tiny bright green insects are present.
To eliminate aphids spray the leaves with
Hi Yield Malathion Insect Killer.
To prevent these pests from showing up
in the first place apply Di-Syston
Granules in February on Crape
Myrtles and other shrubs such as Azaleas
and Roses for year-long systemic insect
control. SEE: Insect
Control for Shrubs and Trees
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Keep an eye on shrubs and trees that may
require some additional watering. During
severe dry spells it may be necessary
to provide some extra water to even the
older, well-established trees and shrubs.
To water large trees that may
be suffering from lack of moisture encircle
the outer peremiter of the trees branch
system with a soaker hose and soak for
several hours once or twice a week, or
as needed. You may also want to apply
a layer of mulch to help retain moisture.
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Fertilize annual flower beds with a good
bloom boosting fertilizer. Apply
fertilizer once every 4-6 weeks on annual
flowers for increased flower production
and overall optimum performance. Bloom
boosting fertilizers usually have a high
content of phosphorus, the middle number
in fertilizer. SEE: Fertilizing
Annual Flower Beds SEE:
All About Annuals
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Fertilize perennials, if necessary, using
a good flower food high in phosphorus.
Milorganite
is a good organic alternative fertilizer.
SEE: Fertilizing
Perennial Plants SEE:
All
About Perennials
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Fertilize Roses if you haven't done so
within the last six weeks. An
application every 6 weeks or so of Fertilome
Rose Food with Systemic Insecticide
will keep those pesty insects away throughout
the season. SEE: All
About Roses
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Seperate Iris this month. After
using a spade to dig up and seperate the
plants dip the tubers (base of the Iris)
in a solution of 1 part Clorox to 9 parts
water to kill any diseases that may be
present before transplanting elsewhere
in the garden.
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If you want to transplant a Southern Magnolia
do so now. Before
digging up the Magnolia tree to be transplanted
dig the hole for its new location. When
digging up the tree, make sure to start
digging at a point as far away from the
trunk as possible to retain more of the
root system. Transplant as soon as possible.
When transplanting, mix in Claycutter
Soil Ammendment at a 50/50 ratio
with the soil dug from the hole. Tamp
backfill mix to remove air pockets. After
transplanting water in with a solution
of Root Stimulator. Mulch
with pinestraw or wood mulch, and stake
if necessary.
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Check for fungus in lawn. If
expanding brown patches, or circular rings
of a light gray colored ash-like looking
substance, are forming in your lawn a
fungus may be present. If so, broadcast
Granular Lawn Fungicide
or spray with a Liquid Fungicide.
SEE: Disease
Control in Lawns
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If you would like to have a landscape
design drawn for all or part of your property
now is a good time to start pre-planning
for the upcoming Fall. If you
are interested in a landscape plan for
your property visit WilsonBrosLandscape.com
or call the nursery to to set up a free
appointment. 770-954-9862 |
