If treating for codling moth, respray this week

Prune shrubs which have finished blooming

When bees are a buzzing, do not use any insecticides

Low calcium and irregular watering causes tomato blossom end rot

Water tomatoes deeply to avoid blossom end rot

At 12 inches of growth on grapes, retreat for powdery mildew

It is time to stalk dahlias, gladiolus, delphiniums and cannas

Scale is in its crawling stage. Treat with horticultural oil

Check peach, apricot, cherry, prunes, plums and almonds for borers

Broadcast used coffee grounds thoughtout the garden

Check begonias, crape myrtle, and zinnia for powdery mildew

Brown rot follow up spray 2-3 weeks before harvest on apricots

Sharp mower blades decrease disease

Flag Day - Divide bearded iris and remove old flower stalks

Apply Tangelfoot for ants and insecticidal soap for aphids on trees

Grape foliage should be thinned to increase air circulation

If snapdragons have rust, cut them back to the base

Remove suckers and spent blooms from roses

Fathers Day - Sharpen and oil his favorite pruning tools

Check irrigation for clogged lines or broken sprinklers

Summer Solstice - Plant salvias and verbenas

Brown rot follow up spray occurs 2-3 weeks before harvest

Deep water established trees and shrubs

Check holly for scale, insects, and sooty mold fungus

If geraniums are not blooming, cut back, fertilize and water

Prune berry vines which bore fruit this year

New berry canes produce next years crop

Pinch back chrysanthemums and fuchsias to promote growth

Feed citrus and avocados

Apply iron to citrus, azaleas, camellias, hibiscus and gardenias