Insects become more active during warm weather. Fertilize : Fertilize palms and ornamental shrubs if not done last month. Lawns : Identify damaging insects and spot treat early to prevent widespread damage. Tropical and subtropical fruits : Add variety and interest to the landscape and table with exotic fruits.
Citrus: Squiggly lines in the younger leaves of citrus trees indicate Citrus Leaf Miner CLM insects , but there is seldom a need to manage them.
Natural enemies in Florida usually keep them in check. Bulbs : Cannas thrive in the heat of summer. New varieties have colorful leaves as well as flowers. Herbs : Some to start now include basil, coriander, cumin, and mint.
Vegetables : Beans, Chinese cabbage, Southern peas, and sweet potatoes can still be planted. Mulch beds well and monitor irrigation if the weather is dry. Plant for Butterflies : Plant flowers of different colors, shapes, sizes, and blooming seasons to provide nectar for adult butterflies and provide host plants for their caterpillars. Pests : Monitor insect activity and learn which bugs damage plants and which do not.
Beneficials : Identify and conserve beneficial insects. Some insects should be encouraged in your yard! Tomatoes : Watch for pests, disease, and nutritional disorders on developing tomato plants. Palms : Identify and treat environmental and nutritional disorders in palm trees. Oleanders : Inspect chewed or ragged leaves for oleander caterpillars at work.
Fruits : Propagate fruit crops by air layering and grafting. Perennials and bulbs : Divide clumps of bulbs, ornamental grasses, or herbaceous perennials to expand or rejuvenate garden beds or to pass along to friends.
Shrubs : Choose from a wide variety of shrubs to add to the landscape now. Bulbs : Some lilies do better when their roots are crowded. Try planting Amazon, Aztec, and Clivia lilies in containers to increase blooming.
Herbs : Plant heat-loving herbs, including basil, Mexican tarragon, ginger, cumin, summer savory, and rosemary. Vegetables : Sweet potatoes, boniato, hot peppers, and tropical "spinach" such as Sisso, Malabar, and New Zealand can be planted now.
Pests : Watch for thrips, scale, and mites on ornamental plants because they become more active in warm weather. Gardenias and ixora : Distinguish between the normal yellowing of older leaves and the yellowing of new growth, which usually indicates a micronutrient deficiency.
Lawns : Mow at the recommended height; mowing too short encourages weeds. Watch for damage from chinch bugs in St. Augustinegrass and begin scouting for newly hatched mole crickets in bahiagrass lawns. Tomatoes : Watch for pests, disease, and nutritional disorders on tomato plants. Trees : Prepare for hurricane season by checking trees for damaged or weak branches and prune if needed.
Lawns : Prevent or minimize disease by following proper cultural practices when caring for lawns. Palms : Summer's warm, rainy months are the perfect time to plant palms. Make sure not to cover the trunk with soil. Herbs : Plant heat-loving herbs, including basil, ginger, summer savory, cumin, Mexican tarragon, and rosemary.
Vegetables : Plant tropical vegetables, such as boniato, calabaza, and chayote this month. Pests : Monitor the landscape and garden weekly for harmful insects. Knowing which insects attack a plant can aid in identification and treatment. Irrigation : Watch for drought stress and water as needed if rainfall has been spotty.
Focus on new plantings and follow watering restrictions. When rains begin, shut down the irrigation system. Propagation : Produce more plants by air layering, grafting, division, or cuttings. Palms and cycads : June kicks off Florida's hurricane season, but so-called "hurricane" or "pineapple" pruning is not recommended.
For information on the correct way to prune palms and to fertilize them. Pruning : Lightly prune summer-flowering shrubs, like hibiscus, oleander, and ixora, during the warmer months to increase blooming. See if such an ordinance exists in your area. Lawns : Check frequently for damaged areas and keep insects in check with early treatment.
Determine whether yellow and brown lawn patches are caused by chinch bugs, disease, or lack of water. Take time to determine the cause so your remedy is effective. Rejuvenate areas where grass does not grow well by replacing it with versatile groundcovers. Soil solarization : Clean up your vegetable garden and solarize the soil for 4—6 weeks to kill pests and disease.
Bulbs : Butterfly lily and gladiolus are bulbs that can be planted during the middle of summer. Herbs : While summer is too hot to start herbs from seeds, many, such as oregano and mint, do well if started from small plants. Palms : Continue planting palms while the rainy season is in full swing.
Support large palms with braces for 6—8 months after planting. Do not drive nails directly into a palm trunk. Trees : Hurricane season is upon us, but don't "hurricane" or "pineapple" prune palms. For all tree and palm pruning, hire an ISA-certified arborist. Lawns : Determine the cause of any lawn problems before taking action. If an insect is the culprit, treat only the affected area. Rule out disease or sprinkler malfunction.
Does such an ordinance exist in your area? Vegetable garden : Use summer heat to solarize the soil for fall vegetable planting. It takes 4—6 weeks to kill weeds, disease, and nematodes, so start now.
Irrigation : Summer rains typically provide ample water for plants. Over-irrigating can lead to root rot and wastes water and money. Install an inexpensive rain shutoff device which conserves water by overriding an irrigation system when it rains. If one is already installed, check that it is operating properly. Pests on ornamental plants : Inspect the leaves of ornamental plants for small white dots that may indicate lace bugs at work.
Spray forcefully with water to help control this pest. Go-Kit: 3 days of supplies that you can carry with you. Include backup batteries and chargers for your devices cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc. Stay-at-Home Kit: 2 weeks of supplies. Stores and pharmacies might be closed. Have a 1-month supply of medication in a child-proof container. Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe.
Plan to Stay Connected Sign up for free emergency alerts from your local government. Have a way to charge your cell phone. Have a battery-powered radio. Be ready to live without power. Learn how to use a generator safely.
Plan how you will use powered medical equipment. What's the Difference Between a Hurricane and a Typhoon? Learn More About These Storms. Prepare for Wind. Prepare for Flooding.
Take the Hurricane Safety Quiz. If ordered to evacuate, leave immediately. Staying at Home. Never walk, swim, or try to drive through floodwater. Remember: Turn Around! When a hurricane or tropical storm strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food and comfort.
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