This time of the year is Prime Planting Season for Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers.They often establish more quickly when properly irrigated. The warmer weather allows the plants root system to acclimate more quickly pushing the flowers into bloom.
10 Valuable Tips to Keep in mind for the Drought
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Reduce the Landscape watering frequency for established plantings
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Deep water trees keeping them well hydrated
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Monitor Trees and Shrubs for drought stress
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Adjust Watering Frequency Per Drought Watering Restrictions
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Have trees inspected by an experienced arborist for dead or diseased or unsafe branches.
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Consider Long Term Planning for Converting Lawns to Drought Friendly Landscaping
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Replace Annual Color with Drought Resistant Flowers
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Mulch Trees and shrubs for water conservation
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Inspect Plant material for insect damage
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Install Smart Watering Systems
Top 5 Summer Flower We Love!
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Ivy Geranium
Features; Mounds of vibrant colors available.
Exposure: Plant in full sun to light shade
Uses: Beds, Boarders, Containers
Spacing- Size: Plant12"-24” apart
Comments: Hardy, Colorful, Drought Resistant, very dependable
Lantana Camara
Features; Orange Flowers, many colors available
Exposure: Full Sun Perenial
Uses: Beds, Baskets, Boarders, Containers
Spacing- : Plant 24"- 36” apart
Comments: Low Boarder Plant, needs fast draining soil, sensitive. Likes heat
Zinnia
Features; Orange, Burgandy or Yellow colors
Exposure: Full Sun – Part Shade Annual
Uses: Beds, Boarders, Containers
Spacing- : Plant 12” apart
Comments: Accent or specimen in beds, best in hot full sun areas
White Allysum
Features; Profuse white flowers, likes warm weather, cool white, long lasting
Exposure: Full sun exposure
Size: Grows 6-10” Tall
Uses: Beds, Boarders, Containers
Spacing- : Plant 1o-12” apart
Comments: Medium Size Plant, Hardy- Fast growing and easy care
Aptenia
Features; Exotic, Bright Flowers, Red, Rose Color.
Exposure: Full Sun
Size: Grows 8-12” Tall
Uses: Beds, Boarders, Containers
Spacing- : Plant 12"-14” apart
Comments: Drought friendly, Low to Medium size plant. Likes full sun
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