| Perform irrigation system maintenance. Detatch, mulch and lightly feed lawn.
Control snails by hand-picking or with bait (do not use around young children or pets!).
Spray apple and pear trees for codling moths mid-month. Start a compost pile.
To prevent sunburn, paint trunks of young trees with white water-thinned latex paint.
Plant annuals and perennials from transplants. Comos, sunflowers, and hollyhocks are
easy to start from seed. Plant water lilies. Plant summer vegetables and herbs; hold
off on sun-loving tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers until mid-month. Sow ornamental gourds. |
