almanac
Average temperature: 92 high, 73 low
Rainfall: 7.15 inches
1. The stage of the moon
First quarter: July 2nd
Full Moon: July 10th
Previous quarter: July 17th
New Moon: July 24th
2. Moon sign planting date
Ground crops: 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 27, 28, 31
Underground crops: 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23
Controlling weeds: 11, 12, 13, 20, 21
Pruning trees and shrubs: 7, 8, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26
Time to plant
3. vegetables: Boniato, carabaza, cherry tomato, okra, Southern pea, seminole pumpkin, sweet cassava, roselle, sweet potato, yard long bean. Transplants of eggplants, peppers and tomatoes from seeds will begin in mid-July.
4. flower: Angelia, Ageratum, Begonia, Blue Days, Bush Daisy, Butterfly Plants, Bulbin, Cat Beard, Cols, Cross Andorra, Fake Heather, Fire Spikes, Gayaldia, Ginger, Golden Rod, Impatien, Joseph’s Coat, Lantana, Marigold, Melicon Planting, Mexican, Mexican, Mexican Flodum Pentas, Pentawinkle, Porterweed, Portulaca, Span Lane, Salvia, Sunflower, Torenia, Classic Zinia.
5. Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, cherry, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, sage, sweet marjoram, thyme.
6. light bulb: Achimenes, African Iris, Bulbin, Karadium, Canna, Crium, Crocodile, Dailily, Eucharily, Gladiolus, Gloriosalily, Peacock Ginger, Society Garlic, Spider Wart, Rain Riley, Walking Iris.
Lawn care is required
7. Summer rain has returned with them.
8. If it is not controlled by the rain sensor, turn off the automatic irrigation system until needed.
9. Lawn feeding restriction is effective in most areas. Please check before applying fertilizer.
10. Some grasses are yellow. If allowed, please update the green with an iron-only application.
11. Mus on the grass arrived early. Controls lawn insects when biting damage is observed.
12. Chinch bugs are active on St. Augustine’s lawns. Control at the first sign of turf decline.
13. Some chinch bug controls are no longer effective. If the damage continues, ask for an alternative.
14. Identify turf problems before treating them with pesticides or replacing them.
15. Lawn mowers at the right height at least every week. Take different directions to prevent ruts.
16. Leave grass cutouts on the grass that are regularly mowed on the grass, and return nutrients to the grass.
17. Sharpen the lawn mower blades, change engine oil, and clean or replace the air filter if necessary.
18. Repair the bare spots and grass decline that have remained from past problems.
19. New lawns can be established from seeds, grass and plugs
20. Do not smoke suspicious spots during the rainy season to prevent reductions due to rot problems.
21. If the roots and irrigation lines are not affected until the soil is deeper before adding new grass.
twenty two. Establishing grass under the trees for shade and roots is often difficult. Select a different ground cover.
23. Use mulch or alternative decorative ground to eliminate difficult areas.
24. During the cooler parts of the day, we deal with weed spots that invade weeds.
twenty five. Learn to identify weeds in your lawn and use the appropriate controls.
Vegetables and fruit care
26. Summer rain encourages pest-hugging weeds to affect next planting.
27. Adjust the acidity of the soil to remove weeds, remove them with organic matter and prepare to plant next month.
28. Improve sandy soil using homemade or local compost, fertilizer, or commercial garden soil.
29. Remove derailed crops and help eliminate pests before the next planting.
30. Cover the empty garden soil with clear plastic for 8 weeks to burn pests.
31. Small raised beds or large containers make an excellent garden site for beginners.
32. Make sure all gardens are exposed to the full sun for the day and have a nearby water source.
33. Raise summer vegetable plantings every month or use slow release fertilizer as directed.
34. Start new tomato, pepper and eggplant seedlings in a small pot or cell pack in mid-July.
35. Carefully select herbs for summer planting. Most grow best in containers.
36. Find and order seeds for planting at the end of summer. Place in a plastic bag in the fridge.
37. Many banana and papaya plants are fruitful. Supply monthly for the best production.
38. Complete the harvest of Bramp’s grapes and begin picking the aged muscle massization.
39. Place papaya fruit in a paper bag, newspaper or stocking to prevent damage to the fruit fries. .
40. Maintain citrus tree feed and insect supply to prevent greening.
41. Moisten the figs, lightly feed them, and maintain mulch to avoid falling fruits in the summer.
42. Prunes the blueberries when the harvest is finished. Also, check and adjust the acidity of the soil.
43. Remove the decayed stems from the black blackberry so that new growth can resume the bushes.
44. Give the fruit trees light trimmed if necessary to induce growth.
45. Harvest mature pineapple fruits and use shoots to resume planting.
46. Before planting, old soil from the container garden can be mixed with the landscape bed.
In the landscape
47. Summer rain promotes a lot of growth. Perform pruning to keep the plant at its boundary.
48. The time to pruning the azaleas and camellias is over. Continue pruning the cardinias and bougainvillea.
49. Hibiscus, Crape Myrtles, similar summer bloomers can be pruned, but lose their color.
50. Remove 4-6 inches of new growth from the poinsettias to promote compact growth.
51. Prunes round distorted areas to remove clusters of old flowers and re-form the plants when the flowers become thinner
52. You can add wood, shrub and ground covers grown in containers to your landscape.
53. One of the great secrets to the survival of new plants is to leave the root balls moist until they have established.
54. During the summer, move indoor leaf plants outside to create a tropical look.
55. Hanging orchids from the tree and feeding them every other week for best growth and flowering.
56. Use the container garden easily as an accent for your entrance, porch or patio.
57. Supply planting outdoor containers every two weeks or use as a slow release fertilizer, as labeled.
58. Daily rain cannot completely dampen the container garden. Check frequently about your water needs.
59. Weeds grow like the plants of hope. Pull, ho, or chemically controlled as needed.
60. Maintain a 2-3 inch mulch layer with trees and shrubs.
61. Delay delayed transplants established underground trees and shrubs until late autumn or winter.
62. Mushrooms are common during the rainy season. Remove children or pets if they are present.
63. Divide and repot perennials containing Shasta Days, gerbera, bromeliads and many bulbs.
64. Trim seed heads from spring flowering first year and perennial plants.
65. Collect seeds from the plants you want to grow, air dry, and store in the fridge.
66. 4-6 inch root chip cuttings from shrubs and perennials.
67. Give the roses summer grooming and control black spots.
68. We supply water gardens every month.
69. Supply new established palms with slowly release palm fertilizer as labeled.
70. Many palms are decreasing due to illness. Sterilize the pruner between your palms to prevent diffusion.
71. Leave as many green leaves as possible in the palm of your hand, keeping you vibrant and healthy.
72. Prunes the hedge when new growth reaches 6-12 inches or when it is ready to grow naturally.
73. This is a concern when mosquitoes work in the landscape. Apply repellents and concealment.
74. Empty water from pots, old tires, similar containers that help reduce mosquitoes.
75. Add biological mosquito control to the standing water and cup formed by leaves.
House and Leaf Plants
76. Insects and scale insects are major leaf pests. Control it with a natural spray when you are careful.
77. Give the leaves plants a vacation. In the summer, you move to suspicious places outdoors.
78. Packed with leaf plants for shady areas along the patio, entrance and passageway.
79. Split indoor plants to keep them attractive.
80. The root roots were joined to a large container.
81. Make sure there is sufficient drainage in the new container and established plants
82. Take care of the plants during your vacation or let your friends move the plants suspiciously.
83. Fill empty indoor spaces with new plants.
84. Follow the instructions to supply home and outdoor leaf plants with fertilizer that is slowly released.
85. Learn about toxic plants in homes and landscapes that can affect children and pets.
Tom Maccubbin is an honorary urban gardener at the University of Florida Cooperative Expansion Services. Write him: Orlando Sentinel, PO Box 2833, Orlando, Florida. 32802. email: tomac1996@aol.com.
