Gardening Tips: June

Spring Has Sprung in NE GA!

• Bring houseplants outdoors into bright shade to help them get a head start. Use this time to wash them down and check for insects or disease. Repot as needed.

• Mulch between veggie garden rows to help control weeds

• Prune spring-flowering trees and shrubs after the bloom has passed

• Allow a little munching on perennials or ornamentals! Control pests with a water hose, or spray Neem oil (not on blooms!) late in the day when pollinators have gone to rest

• Plant for hummingbirds! Coral honeysuckle, red or blue salvias are big hits

• Keep newly planted shrubs well watered (water deeply in the mornings, avoiding leaves)

• Mow turf grass at recommended heights; avoid weed and feed products; only apply herbicides to areas with infestations

• Examine large trees and remove diseased or dead branches (consult a professional if needed)

• Plant warm-weather veggies and annuals that can take summer heat