June Checklist June is still a good time to plant colorful summer annuals, such as Lantana, Penta, Angelonia, Purslane, Portulaca (rose moss), Periwinkle, Begonia, etc. Most shrubs, trees, perennials, and ground covers may still be planted in June as long as adequately watered. Crapemyrtle, Althaea, Vitex, and Desert Willow provide excellent summer blooms. Fertilize new plantings with Fertilome Root Stimulator. Hibiscus, Esperanza, Plumbago, Bougainvillea, etc. also provide g

If you have arborvitae, junipers, cypress, spruce, cedar, or other evergreen shrubs and trees, now is the time to start checking for bagworms. These destructive pests begin as tiny caterpillars that feed on foliage and quickly build the familiar “bags” that hang from branches. Left untreated, bagworms can strip plants of their foliage and cause severe damage—especially to evergreens.

May is a great month to plant annuals, perennials, shrubs, roses, trees, and ground covers. Fertilize new plantings with Fertilome Root Stimulator. Plant bedding plant annuals, such as begonia, impatiens, periwinkle, petunias, caladiums, zinnia, etc. Fertilize with TLC Garden Max or Espoma Organic Flower-Tone. Plant tomatoes, peppers, melons, cucumber, sweet potatoes, eggplant, okra, etc. Fertilize with TLC Tomato & Vegetable Food or Espoma Organic Garden-Tone. Prepare soil