What's Blooming in Your Yard?

What's blooming in your yard?

Hydrangeas, my oh my, aren't the Annabell, Endless Summer and, new this year, the Bell Anna, looking so fine? These are nice to have in that part shade garden spot. The Quickfire Hydrangea is starting to show color with its big white blooms that change to red as the season goes on. Daylilies are in full bloom now as are Liatris and Coneflowers and other perennials.

The spireas are almost done blooming and can be tip pruned which will allow time for them to re bloom yet this year. Ninebarks and Dogwoods can be pruned too. Deadhead the roses that have gone though a rapid bloom period because of all the heat and rain. This will give them the jump start to bloom more.

All plants can profit from a nice boost of fertilizer now. Make sure you follow label instructions as to not fertilize anything dry. When fertilizing with a liquid fertilizer there is a chance of burning the roots so lightly water first and then fertilize second. Add a oz of vinegar to a gallon of water to help some that are not looking so good, it will naturalize the water and soil. City water has a lot of pH in it, so if you add vinegar to the water every other week this will help. Dry fertilizer is another good option. This will not show a fast response to the plants color but will work longer than liquid fertilizers.

There are lots of bugs and diseases that are happening this year. Believe it or not, it is not your fault, but rather a response to the weather we have been having. Getting rid of fallen leaves so as to not spread to the plants and winter over in soil. Spray with fungicides in the morning or later evening is best. Preventative spraying in the spring is advised. There are several safe products out for bug control so stop in and let us help you with the best product for your plants.

Until next time. Keep planting, pruning and caring for your plants.

Donna