• FLOWERS

  • Mulch gardens for weed control and moisture retention
  • Fertilize roses with about 1 cup of low analysis fertilizer per plant
  • 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
     

  MORE...

  • 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

Faces of Forestry: John Strickler
Former director talks about early days of the Kansas Forest Service