UGA Cooperative Extension

Putnam County Cooperative Extension Office:
Lake Country Master Gardener Association (LCMGA)

July Garden Tips

First Week

• Prune French Hydrangeas by one third when finished blooming.  They will quickly recover and make buds for next year.
• Lace bugs can be a problem on azalea.  Spray the underside of leaves with horticultural oil.

Second Week 

• Water Camellias, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons regularly as they are forming next year's buds.
• Plant Zinnia seeds.  They will bloom in a few weeks.

Third Week 

• Prune back long unsightly sprouts of almost anything that is out of bounds.

Fourth Week 

• Pinch tips of mums to shorten and make flowers more compct.
• Fertilize Crepe Myrtles and Hydrangeas with 10-10-10.

Fifth Week 

• Water lawns one inch a week.  The best time is early morning before 10 AM.
• Continue to keep vegetables picked to prevent overgrown fruits.

Enjoy the summer!

For additional information, please contact your local County Extension Coordinator.