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such as deutzia, weigela, viburnum and forsythia, should be pruned as soon as they complete bloom.
• Mid- to late-June is an excellent time to take softwood cuttings of shrubs to start new plants. Some shrubs propagated in this manner are spirea, boxwood, and azalea.
• Take care that newly planted trees and shrubs receive a thorough soaking each week. Soak the ground; do not sprinkle it lightly. Mulch to conserve moisture. It is also helpful to make a shallow depression around plants to collect water.
• Mulch promotes faster growth of trees and shrubs than grass or ground covers. In three experiments across the country, researchers have shown that a number of different trees and shrubs including dogwood, forsythia, Burford holly, Japanese black pine and cottonwood had growth reduced significantly by both ground covers and grasses growing up to the trunk.
• Additional pruning may be required this month on fastgrowing plants, such as juniper, privet and yew, to maintain a desirable shape during the growing season.
• When dead or damaged branches are found on shade trees, prune them out immediately.
Insects and wildlife
• Remember that all insects in the garden are not pests. Be sure to properly identify insects as pests and check with your local extension office before treating.
• Everyone can incorporate
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