her garden Summer Prudent pruning Prune shrubs. While many shrubs do not require pruning, some shrubs that flower in
the spring and early summer, such as lilacs, benefit from pruning once they have finished flowering to maintain their size and shape. A good rule of thumb is prune right after shrubs bloom to avoid snipping off flower buds for next years bloom.
Loving
Showing your garden you care is essential for healthy growth this summer
Summer showers Regular and planned watering can help your plants
combat the effects of heat and humidity. To be sure your plants get all the necessary moisture you are showering
them with, try to avoid watering them during the hottest part of the day. Instead choose to do this when it's cooler, like early morning or late afternoon.
Enjoy the fruits of your labour If you have worked hard on your garden, make
sure to spend time looking at it and admiring
it, and making the most of the summer weather enjoying the fruits of your labour.
Lettuce eat! Lettuce, radishes and other salad crops should also
be ready now – don't forget to make repeat sowings at two or three week intervals so that you can enjoy these crops all summer long.
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