June To Do's
Well it's that time of year again when parents are finally thankful that their children are home from school for the summer and can help with all the chores around the house. Well, in theory anyway!
So, in order to get them started and so there is an actual written record so they can't forget what they need to do I have prepared the following list for your assistance.
1. Apply your post-emergent herbicide and fertilizer ( 15-0-5 with Viper) to your lawn early this month if you haven't already done it.
2. Spray your second round of Acephate or Malathion for the bagworms. Also do this early this month.
3. Prune or finish pruning everything that has already bloomed or will be finishing up shortly such as the Weigela, Lilacs, Viburnum, and Azaleas.
4. Also prune all the spirea a second time when they are finishing up this month. I realize many of you already pruned them once before they got leaves on them per this Newsletter but giving them a second good haircut will not only keep them nice and compact but you may also be rewarded with some new blooms.
5. The leaves of roses are starting to get eaten on so if you want to keep the future growth looking good it would be a good idea to give them a shot of insecticide. And remember....try not to use Seven dust as it not only doesn't last very long but is bad for the bee community.
Use something that has a "systemic" and will stay absorbed in the leaves. Acephate and Malathion are again good choices for this. 6. Make sure you get a good layer of mulch down around your plants to help keep them from drying out too much should the summer turn brutally hot and dry. 7. Keep an eye out for Aphids as they are starting to sneak around especially on Burning Bushes and Birch trees. They can also show up on Spirea as will be evidenced by red spots or blotches on the leaves. If you want to know more about these little critters just Click Here.
and
it probably goes without saying...
but (of course ) I will SAY anyway.... Don't forget!!!
 June 19th | 
