by Buzz Bertolero, CCNP

Saturday-Tuesday: Moon in the sign of Libra & Scorpio - Plant seasonal color

…Victorian Salvia, Vinca Rosea, Portulaca provide color all summer long and into the late fall when panted now.

Other 'ToDo' things:

…If the leaves on your Rhododendrons, Photinia, Azaleas, Viburnums, and others are turning a distinct silvery color, you have a Thrip problem. It is the Thrip rasping month parts that cause the leaves to turn color Thrips are easily suffocated with Horticultural Oil but I would first pick off the worst of the leaves.

...The best time to water turf is in the morning between 4:00am and 11:00 am. Why? Because water is available or replaced as the grass needs it as the temperature rises. Watering in the afternoons or in the evening hours can cause problems during the summer months.

..Fuchsias flower only on the current year's growth so it's important to feed them regularly with Fish Emulsion through the end of July. Also, remove the faded flowers and/or seedpods to quicken the next series of blooms.