v A good layer of 2-3” of mulch on landscape beds will help retain moisture. Treflan, weed seed kill treatment, can be applied to mulched beds to cut down on weed germination.
v All plants need one inch of water per week. Test the soil by digging down 6 inches, if the soil is dry its time to water again.
v Leaf scorch on trees occurs during hot weather, usually in July and August. Leaves turn brown on the edges and between the veins. Sometimes the leaf dies. Many trees loose their leaves during the summer because of leaf scorch. Prevent scorch by watering deeply during hot, dry weather. Most young branches are affected by this condition but generally the tree does not die.
v Encourage new growth and continued flowering on annuals and perennials by dead- heading (removing the spent flowers from the plant).
v Fertilize perennials three times per year with a surface fertilizer, one application in early spring, second in June and final application in summer.
v Holes in your hosta leaves? Control snails, slugs and pill bugs by applying Snail & Slug Bait around plants to pre-moistened soil. Best results in the evening. Also Diatomaceous Earth is an effective control for snails and slugs.
v Brown areas on junipers and Dwarf Alberta Spruce? Check for spider mites by holding a white paper under the plant and gently shake the plant. If you see tiny specs that move then the damage is caused by spider mites. TREAT IMMEDIATELY! Mal-a-cide Spray is an effective product for killing spider mites.
v Fall bulbs will arrive at the garden center in September! Not to early to plan for next year’s spring color.
PLANTS THAT WORK IN SMALL SPACES!!! 
