Yellow or undersize foliage on your trees indicates a lack of nourishment. Feed them regularly, but don't overdo it.
If you have any houseplants sitting directly in the window, make sure the light is filtered or the plant is moved to a site out of direct sunlight. The windowpane intensifies the heat, and you don't want to scorch your plants.
Fertilize your houseplants frequently to ensure vigorous growth.
Extend the indoor life of your cut flowers by putting them in a solution that is one part water, one part clear soft drink (such as 7-Up, Sprite, etc.), and a few drops chlorine bleach.
Snip off the old flower clusters from rambler roses to encourage them to bloom all summer.
If you have thick, thriving phlox, thin the plants to four or five stalks per clump to provide adequate ventilation and avoid mildew.
You can sow a fall crop of bush beans now. Plant seeds two inches deep to protect them from the hot Sun. You can sow other vegetable seeds for an autumn yield, too, by planting them just a little deeper than you did in the spring. The best time to plant is after a rain shower.
If your celery is doing well, tie the stalks together to keep them from sprawling.
If you missed your peas' peak period, you can still pick, dry, and shell them for use in winter soups.
Don't water your melons at the base of the stems. Doing so can cause rot. Build up a little earth around the stems to keep water away.
Once melon vines have set three or four fruits, remove any new blossoms. The remaining fruits will benefit from this, and you will still have plenty.
Don't tug too hard on your raspberries when picking. A ripe raspberry will leave the vine willingly.
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