NOW is a great time to clean up your garden beds and your pot containers. Remove dead leaves and blossoms. Cut back your stems by half. Yes it will temporarily make you plants look bare, but nature is divine and she will replenish your blossoms and beautiful leaves within about two to three weeks time. Add fresh Miracle Grow Potting Soil by about one inch to your pot containers. Push garden dirt towards the roots of your garden flowers. They will love the attention and the protection they get from fresh, moist dirt around their stems.
Our intense heat in Virginia has been relentless and some flowers are looking a bit weary. Mid summer is a great time to plant a few new flowers with color. Try some marigolds, nasturtiums, morning-glory and sunflowers. The birds will love these new additions and in the fall you will love the fact that these lovely colorful blossoms are still “Hanging In.”
Another great addition for July is to add some Sweet Potato Vine and Coleus. They provide endless color and if you take clippings once your plants are established, you will be able to bring some in and place them in a vase with water. They will root in a matter of days and you can then create new plants to enjoy and even share with friends.
Lastly, water only in the early morning, or late evening, but do water daily.
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