2023-06-26 To control corn earworms, apply 20 drops of mineral to the silks 3-7 days after silks appear To control corn earworms, apply 20 drops of mineral to the silks 3-7 days after silks appear June 26, 2023 To control corn earworms, apply 20 drops of mineral to the silks 3-7 days after silks appear
2023-06-28 Cutback Shasta daisies after flowering to promote a second bloom in fall Cutback Shasta daisies after flowering to promote a second bloom in fall June 28, 2023 Cutback Shasta daisies after flowering to promote a second bloom in fall
2023-06-29 Place 1” spacer under pots sitting on asphalt/ concrete/pavers to insulate them from radiant heat Place 1” spacer under pots sitting on asphalt/ concrete/pavers to insulate them from radiant heat June 29, 2023 Place 1” spacer under pots sitting on asphalt/ concrete/pavers to insulate them from radiant heat
2023-07-03 Apply pre-emergent to lawn to prevent spurge Apply pre-emergent to lawn to prevent spurge July 3, 2023 Apply pre-emergent to lawn to prevent spurge Fall planting - kale (DS), cabbage (TP), rutabaga (DS)
2023-07-05 Dead-head spring blooming perennials Dead-head spring blooming perennials July 5, 2023 Dead-head spring blooming perennials
2023-07-06 Fall planting – carrots (DS) broccoli (TP) Fall planting – carrots (DS) broccoli (TP) July 6, 2023 Fall planting – carrots (DS) broccoli (TP)
2023-07-07 Fall planting – cauliflower (TP), collards (TP), chicory (TP), radicchio (TP), onions (DS) Fall planting – cauliflower (TP), collards (TP), chicory (TP), radicchio (TP), onions (DS) July 7, 2023 Fall planting – cauliflower (TP), collards (TP), chicory (TP), radicchio (TP), onions (DS)
2023-07-10 Treat lawn with broadleaf herbicide to get rid of weeds Treat lawn with broadleaf herbicide to get rid of weeds July 10, 2023 Treat lawn with broadleaf herbicide to get rid of weeds
2023-07-11 Keep an eye out for horn worms on tomatoes – treat with B.T. Keep an eye out for horn worms on tomatoes – treat with B.T. July 11, 2023 Keep an eye out for horn worms on tomatoes – treat with B.T.
2023-07-12 Pinch off the top pair of leaves on all chrysanthemums Pinch off the top pair of leaves on all chrysanthemums July 12, 2023 Pinch off the top pair of leaves on all chrysanthemums
2023-07-13 Allow tomatoes to dry out slightly to improve yields Allow tomatoes to dry out slightly to improve yields July 13, 2023 Allow tomatoes to dry out slightly to improve yields
2023-07-14 Fall planting – beets (DS) Fall planting – beets (DS) July 14, 2023 Fall planting – beets (DS)
2023-07-15 Spray tomatoes and peppers with blossom set when temps are over 85 degrees Spray tomatoes and peppers with blossom set when temps are over 85 degrees July 15, 2023 Spray tomatoes and peppers with blossom set when temps are over 85 degrees Remove spent flowers on daylilies and roses. Feed roses.
2023-07-17 Set out fly and wasp traps Set out fly and wasp traps July 17, 2023 Set out fly and wasp traps
2023-07-18 Give indoor plants a bath outside in the shade Give indoor plants a bath outside in the shade July 18, 2023 Give indoor plants a bath outside in the shade
2023-07-20 Fall planting – cabbage, Chinese greens (TP), greens… Fall planting – cabbage, Chinese greens (TP), greens… July 20, 2023 Fall planting – cabbage, Chinese greens (TP), greens… Fall planting - cabbage, Chinese greens (TP), greens, Asian full size (DS), lettuce - head (DS), radish, daikon (DS), swiss chard, bunching (DS), turnip - purple top (TP).
2023-07-21 Check hanging baskets everyday for water Check hanging baskets everyday for water July 21, 2023 Check hanging baskets everyday for water
2023-07-22 Water lawn with 2” to 2-1/2” of water per week Water lawn with 2” to 2-1/2” of water per week July 22, 2023 Water lawn with 2” to 2-1/2” of water per week
2023-07-24 Feed citrus with low nitrogen Feed citrus with low nitrogen July 24, 2023 Feed citrus with low nitrogen
2023-07-25 Check moisture in compost pile and turn over Check moisture in compost pile and turn over July 25, 2023 Check moisture in compost pile and turn over
2023-08-01 Monitor annual flowers-petunias and geraniums-for bud worms Monitor annual flowers-petunias and geraniums-for bud worms August 1, 2023 Monitor annual flowers-petunias and geraniums-for bud worms
2023-08-02 Cut back lavender after flowering to promote second bloom Cut back lavender after flowering to promote second bloom August 2, 2023 Cut back lavender after flowering to promote second bloom
2023-08-03 Mulch plants to keep soil cooler and conserve water Mulch plants to keep soil cooler and conserve water August 3, 2023 Mulch plants to keep soil cooler and conserve water
All day Place 1” spacer under pots sitting on asphalt/ concrete/pavers to insulate them from radiant heat