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In
the Vegetable Garden
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Setting
out late cabbages and cauliflower can be done now.
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Sow
turnips in the early part of the month to follow an early crop that is
done.
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Harvesting
and processing of beans, carrots and cabbage is done now while a bit
on the young side.
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It
is not too late in most areas to sow a crop of shorter seasoned beans
to be enjoyed as snap or green beans this fall.
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Side
dressing heavy feeding plants like squash can be done by working well
composted steer manure or compost.
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While
watering, use the time to inspect plants and remove any unwanted
insects or egg clusters.
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When
planting seeds in the middle of summer, remember that you may need to
plant a bit deeper than normal since the surface layer of soil will
dry out quickly.
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Where
tomatoes are subject to sun-scald, pick the fruit as they first start
to turn color and let them finish ripening indoors. Click
here for more information about tomato problems and disease.
In
the Flower Garden
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Bachelor
buttons can be helped to bloom a second time by removing about 6
inches from the tops of the plants and fed a manure tea.
Delphiniums can also be encouraged in a similar way by first removing
the old flower stalk.
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Sowing
fresh delphiniums and Hollyhock seeds now will give best germination
results and provide nice plants for next year.
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Planting
Columbine from seed can be done by pressing into the soil so that they
are no more than 1/8" deep. The seeds often take up to 4
weeks to germinate.
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Transplant
irises now by taking divisions from the newer or outside growth and
immediately planting in the new location by covering the rhizomes with
1 to 2 inches of soil.
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Cuttings
of plants that will need to winter over in the house or greenhouse
should be done now. Root clippings of geraniums, begonias,
coleus, etc. in moist sand.
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Roses
should be thoroughly soaked once a week or as needed in very hot
weather. Mulching is very beneficial.
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Prune
roses as soon as they are finished blooming.
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Many
biennial and perennial flower seeds do well if sown in the first part
of the month.
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Rock
gardens require about as much watering during this time as any other
part of the garden.
Trees &
Shrubs
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Lawns
do better if allowed to remain at least 1-1/2" tall. They
will stay greener, resist weeds becoming established, and remain
greener.
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Remove
suckers from any grafted shrubs or trees immediately as they appear.
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Keep
an eye out for marauding birds that can strip blueberry bushes, cherry
trees and other berry plants. Mesh coverings, noisemakers, and
reflective devices have varied levels of success.
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The
developing bunches of grapes can be protected by securing small paper
sacks over them.
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