Rollin Haas Master Landscapes Inc.

Gardening Checklist

June 12-25, 2009

Buy Dad a living remembrance from your favorite nursery. Give a gift that says “thanks” all year round, citrus trees are great.
Use wire cylinders to keep tomato plants off the ground, prevent rot, improve fruit set and ease harvest. They are also good for controlling unruly cucumbers and squash plants.
Harvest beets, pole beans, cucumbers, carrots, and squash when they are young. They’re tasty and can be attractively prepared.
Put shut off valves on all your hoses to conserve water.
Feed houseplants on a monthly basis. It’s their biggest growing season thanks to brighter light and more warmth. Move them back from western or southern facing windows to prevent burn.
Set your mower blades higher. Use 2 - 2 ˝ inches for bluegrass lawns, 2 ˝ - 3 inches for tall fescue and 1 inch for warm season lawns such as Bermuda and Zoysia.
Celebrate the first day of summer by planting hot weather annuals.

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