"Summertime, and the livin's easy!" Hopefully, we'll be spending the month barbecuing, swinging in hammocks and marveling at the abundance of our gardens. Beans, squash and tomatoes are putting on a show, and daylilies are painting the set in hues of orange, rose and yellow.
Backing every stellar performance is a talented stage manager, and that would be you _ deadheading, weeding, watering and mowing behind the scenes. Here's a tip or chore for every day of July to ensure a standing ovation of bouquets and sustenance all month long.
1. For bigger pumpkins, remove all but one flower from each plant and fertilize once a week.
