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Gardening Checklist

Apr. 24 - May 7, 2009

Add a generous layer of mulch on flowerbeds and the garden to conserve moisture in the soil and reduce the number of weeds.
Pick up and destroy camellia flowers that fall to the ground so that they don’t become a home for diseases.
Plant summer annuals immediately if you haven’t done so yet. Try portulaca, a low growing annual with succulent leaves and rose-like flowers in many colors, for color in hot, dry garden spots.
Check ties and stakes on young trees and rose trees. Replace or remove them if needed.
Feed your hanging basket fuchsias, bougainvillea, lantanas and others with a good general purpose fertilizer or fish emulsion once a month or half strength every two weeks.
Aerate lawns this month if you can’t push a screwdriver up to its handle into the lawn.
If you don’t have the space to grow vegetables in the ground then plant them up in containers. Choose a container at least 18 inches deep and wide and use a fresh potting mix. Place them in at least 6 hours of sun. Fertilize and water routinely.
Thin fruit on fruit trees, especially apples, peaches and plums. Leave about 3-5 inches between fruit and get ready for pie.

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