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Add Interest to a Late Garden
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Author: Chelsea R. Leahy
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July/30/07
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As we enter the last month of summer, remember to watch your plants to keep your garden beautiful as we head into fall. Here are August's tips to help keep your garden looking great:
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* Watch for stress on plants which occurs from excess heat and little rain
*Remember to maintain your watering schedule--especially if there is little or no rain. It is very important to keep newly installed plants watered, so check the soil to keep it moist.
* Re-apply mulch if needed around trees and in flowerbeds to protect plants, eliminate weeds and add visual interest
*Any evergreens that were not pruned by now should be pruned this month
*Cut back spent flowers on perennials to redirect energy into foliage and roots
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*If you're looking to refresh your garden, stop in and visit us! We have beautiful perennials, shrubs and trees as well as great accent pieces for your garden, like benches, fountains, and statuary.
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| ~In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends. - Kozuko Okakura
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