Archive for July 2014
What is that WEED?!?
There are several weeds that appear in Cape Cod gardens during the summer. Those identified here were all growing in a small, sunny area.
Read MoreSpots on Leaves
This is the time of year when many start to notice spots on foliage. This might be on your peppers, tomatoes, hydrangeas, perennials or herbs. Shrubs, trees, and flowering plants can all show signs of leaf spot and some plants are more susceptible to it than others. Most leaf spots are fungal. Some of them just…
Read MoreVegetable Garden Problem Solving
Learn about organic solutions to problems in your vegetable garden. How to cope with insects, diseases, animals and plant decline.
Read MoreCan I Still Prune My…
Plants such as privet, yews, and Leyland cypress can be pruned in July. You can remove dead sticks from Hydrangeas but don’t cut them shorter
Read MoreMid-Summer Deadheading…and Other July Garden Touchups
Some deadheading and clean up in mid-summer makes your gardens look better, and can even stimulate more blooms on flowering plants.
Read MoreBlueberries for Edible Landscaping
If you love growing edibles in your Cape landscape, consider planting blueberry bushes. Here’s how to prune them for maximum berry production.
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