Summer time is when you rest from your garden and just enjoy the view. Granted there are chores to be done but it is not as labor intensive as other seasons.
JULY
Okra and Southern peas can go into your garden now. You,,shouldhaveprunedyourazaleasby now. Ifyou haven’t prune them during the
Ist week in July, no later. Mow y our lawns at a higher height than you normally do. 3 to 4 inches helps the lawn survive the heat.
AUGUST
Now is when you start your fall planting. Pole beans, broccoli, collards, okra and sweet com can be planted for autumn gathering.
Prune poinsettias up to Labor Day for full plants come December.
SEPTEMBER
Plant southern hybrid bulb onions for a Spring harvest. Do last pruning of shrubs, Apply your fall
application of fertilizer to landscape plants and to your lawn.
BEWARE THE STINGING NETTLE
Weeds or wildflowers members of the nettle family can pack a mean wallop. The downy hairs that cover the plants inject a severe irritant when bothered. Stinging nettles can grow quite tall and have green flowers. The Spurge Nettle can be seen growing in people’s yards. A short plant with attractive white blossoms that can cause pain, swelling and a rash if brushed against. Be on the safe side and learn what plants can hurt before you get stung.