Watering Reminder: When the weather is above 45° F, give your new plants a thorough drink of water. See our watering guide for recommended watering tips.

Watering Reminder: When the weather is above 45° F, give your new plants a thorough drink of water. See our watering guide for recommended watering tips.

Trees and Shrubs

Written by: Paul Knight

Azaleas and rhododendron, oakleaf hydrangea, spirea, butterfly bush, Virginia sweetspire and golden rain all bloom this month.

Gator Bags are a great solution to keep trees watered during the heat of summer. These are secured to the trunk of the tree, where they release the water slowly to the root ball over the course of 15 to 20 hours.

Prune azaleas and rhododendrons now, allowing time for them to grow and set flower buds later this summer.

Control spider mites on alberta spruce, azaleas and other plants using Bonide Systemic Insect Control or Bayer Advanced 3 in 1 Insect, Disease and Mite Control.

Check for bagworms on arborvitae and other evergreens. Use Thuricide or Monterey Garden Insect Spray at the first signs of activity.

Watch for mildew in roses, dogwoods, lilacs, crape myrtles and perennials. Infuse or Immunox are recommended for this disease.

You may also like…

Chat with a Plant Specialist

New to gardening or need some guidance?

Shop Related Products

Let’s Dig In

Upcoming events and workshops

Follow Along With Us...

on instagram

Visit us

let us plant one on you

Visit us

let us plant one on you
In this article