Since most evergreens have completed their summer’s growth by this time they may be transplanted successfully during this month, provided they are handled quickly with proper sized balls of earth and watered thoroughly in their new locations. If the weather is hot and dry and there is no particular reason for immediate planting, a delay of planting for a few weeks until the arrival of cooler weather is recommended.
A yard full of delphiniums! How does that prospect strike you? I tried such a scheme 10 years on in my city lot, with only a 43-foot frontage, grew so many I literally sent a truckload of them to a trade show for decoration and still had so many left that it was almost impossible to tell any had been cut.
Many of us create works of art every year with our gardens. Gardens maintenance is something that they require throughout the course of the summer. It is not difficult to do, but it can be something that is time consuming.
Gladiolus plants respond to generous watering during their growing season. Water should penetrate the soil several inches. Waterings at five to seven day or longer intervals may be necessary, depending on soil and weather conditions. Ample amounts of water will result in increased stem length, and possibly better size, color and substance in the blossoms, providing the plants are receiving ample chemical nutrients from the soil.
Worm excretion, also known as Vermiculture, is an excellent way to fertilize your garden organically. Listed below is a step by step guide to get you started on creating your own worm compost fertilizer.
