· Set out periwinkles, ageratum, purslane, portulaca, and zinnias for dependable, long-lasting color.

· Release ladybugs to control garden pests.

· Plant blooming tropicals for summer brilliance.

· Release trichogramma wasps for control of webworms.

· Plant caladium bulbs and plants.

· Apply beneficial nematodes to control grubs and fleas.

· Feed all flowering plants with Magical Mix to maximize and extend bloom periods.

· Apply 1/2” of compost to lawn and several inches of mulch to bed areas to reduce water use.

· Create a kitchen/herb garden to flavor your summer beverages and meals.

· Plant warm weather vegetables...cucumbers, summer squash, beans, eggplant, okra, and peppers.

· Continue to provide for birds...clean water and seeds for songbirds and fresh nectar for hummingbirds (1 part sugar to 4 parts water, boiled).

· Apply Semaspore Bait for grasshopper control as soon as any young grasshoppers are noticed.

· Spray seaweed/molasses semi-weekly to prevent spider mites.

· Plant warm weather bulbs such as crocosmias, cannas, liatris, crinum lilies, and bletillas.

· Let the warm breezes take all of your cares away.