Radio Show Recap
Warm weather and scattered showers have given the garden a boost—and offer a good reminder to check for pests and disease issues while everything is thriving. This week, Angelo shares helpful tips for keeping your lawn and garden healthy, including what to look for when it comes to common issues. He also shared tips for early summer pruning of mums, buddleia, and sedum—along with other timely advice. PLUS, he answered caller questions like, “Is it too late to plant fruit trees,” “Serviceberry leaves are turning yellow and falling off, what should I do,” and “My Ostrich Ferns were trampled, will they grow back?”
Angel’s Tips for Success
- Water plants early in the morning to prevent disease issues
- Feed annual planters & hanging baskets with Osmocote 5-6 weeks
- Remove the bottom leaves of your tomato plants and prune suckering growth to keep them healthy
- Cut Mums back by 1/2 by the 4th of July (this also applies to Autumn Joy Sedum)
- Cut back perennials that have finished their first bloom cycle. Feed with Plant-tone or Osmocote.
- Treat insect issues with Neem Oil or Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew
- Use Plantskydd to protect against Deer and Rabbit browsing
- Use Repels All for chipmunk & squirrel issues