July - Maintenance- Irrigation, weeding, pruning, and pests

Apr 5

Written By Shannon Jewell

July 5th - Pruning shrubs & deadheading

Shrubs: Functions, Planting, and Maintenance: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-701/426-701.html

Selecting Plants for Virginia Landscapes, Flowering Shrubs: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/HORT/HORT-84/HORT-84.html

To Deadhead or Not? Your Final Answer is... https://extension.psu.edu/to-deadhead-or-not-your-final-answer-is

July 12th - Deterring Pests

2025 Pest Management Guide - Controls for disease, insects and critters: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/456/456-018/456-018.html

July 19th - Weeding

Weeds in the home vegetable garden: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-364/426-364.html

July 26th - Irrigation

Watering Summer Lawns https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/430/430-010/430-010.html

Shannon Jewell

August - Seed saving, Composting, Ponds, Shade and Vertical Gardening

June - Dividing/Transplanting Perennials, Mulching, Feeding and Fertilizing, Fruit Trees