June

• Continue pruning that is required of early flowering trees and shrubs.
• Inspect evergreens for mites and spray as needed. Consult an insect manual or professional landscaper or nurserymen.
• If scale is present, spray as needed.
• Keep watering those newly planted trees and shrubs. Water all trees and shrubs if the season has been excessively dry (two weeks or more without rainfall). Apply 1 inch per week.

July

• Apply second application of fertilizer to azaleas.
• Check plants for aphids, scale and mites, spraying as needed. A second application of an all purpose spray at this time will be to help prevent an insect problem from developing.
• Keep watering those new trees and shrubs.

August

• Apply third application of fertilizer and water. For best results, fertilize toward the end of the month.
• Inspect lawn for diseases, but apply fungicide only as necessary.
• Maintain adequate moisture for newly planted trees and shrubs.
• Remove weeds from beds. Continue pest check.
• Find an air conditioner, swimming pool, and some iced tea!