by Buzz Bertolero, CCNP

Saturday-Monday: Moon in the sign of Cancer – Plant Seasonal Color … You add color to perennial areas that has finished blooming with seasonal color. Petunias, Marigolds, Zinnias, and others bloom all summer long and well into the fall.

Later in the Week:

Wednesday/Thursday: Moon in the sign of Virgo – Plant Flowering Vines … Flowering Vines are available at your favorite garden center.

Other 'ToDo' things:

…Keep Camellias mulched and moist during hot, dry weather. A one to two inch layer of mulch will insulate the roots. This is a very crucial time as the plants are setting next season's flower buds. Irregular watering July through September will produce few or no flowers next year.

..And finally, paint the trunks of young apple and pear trees with white latex paint. The paint reflects the sunrays prevent the bark from burning and blistering on hot summer days.