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FLOWERS

• Mulch gardens for weed control and moisture retention
• Fertilize roses with about 1 cup of low analysis fertilizer per plant
• Deadhead spent flower blossoms to keep plant flowering
• Water plants as needed
   

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

• Watch tomatoes for foliar leaf disease, and treat if necessary
• Plant another crop of sweet corn and green beans
• Continue a regular fruit disease and insect control program
   

LAWNS

• Raise mowing height on bluegrass and tall fescue to 3" or 3 1/2" for summer heat resistance
• Spot treat for broadleaf weeds
• Let grass clippings fall for nutrient recycling
• Check mower blade for sharpness
   

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• Check for bagworms on trees and shrubs; control as needed
• Mulch around base of trees and shrubs to conserve moisture
• Repot plants as needed in 1" larger containers
  ALSO SEE:  Basic care of indoor houseplants

K-State's Sorghum Research Aims at Extending Water Resources

Compared to corn or soybeans (the other major summer row crops in western Kansas), grain sorghum requires less water to make a decent yield and handles stress better. No other crop makes such efficient use of available water and consistently generates income as a cash crop under such a wide range of soil and weather conditions.

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