by Buzz Bertolero, CCNP

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Saturday/Sunday: Moon in the sign of Aquarius/Pisces – Cultivate, prune and plant seasonal color. …Unlike hybrid teas, grandifloras, and floribundas roses, the miniature Floral Carpet and hedge roses are best pruned by shearing them with a pair of hedge and/or electric shears.

Other 'ToDo' Things...

. ..It is getting close to the critical 'Popcorn or Pink Bud Stage' with peach and nectarine trees. This is when the last application of Lime Sulphur should be applied for Peach Leaf ### Curl ###

...All the summer flowering bulbs are now available for planting. Gladiolus,Begonias, Cannas, Caladiums are just a few of the many varieties available at your favorite garden center. Tuberous Begonias, Hybrid Lilies, and Tuberoses are just a few of the many summer flowering bulbs that will thrive in containers.

...And finally, when sowing seeds in flats, pre-moisten the soil first. This prevents the seeds from floating around and keeps them in proper aliment.