| Perennials & Annuals: |
- Begin perennial and annual maintenance: deadhead, weed, cultivate and water (approx. 1" weekly).
- Watch carefully for plants in need of staking.
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| Roses: |
- Spray for pests and diseases as needed.
- Water as necessary (approx. 2" weekly), one application is best.
- Mulch beds with 2-3" of peat moss or any other organic medium or compost.
- Watch for infection and remove damaged shoots and leaves as soon as they appear.
- Fertilize beds with 100% organic 5-10-3 at the end of the month (2 handfuls per bush), cultivate into soil, and water.
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| Trees & Shrubs: |
- First hedge pruning of Privet and Taxus (Yew). Privet hedges may need 1 or 2 more prunings throughout the season, Taxus should only need 1 per season.
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