Summer is only a week away! Remember these tips for the summer season.
South Dakotans are having a hard time believing that the spring season is almost over! Temperatures are still lingering in the 70′s and rain is in the forecast almost every day this week. Not to worry though, summer is scheduled to arrive next Tuesday, June 21! And along with the warmer weather and growing greens comes a big checklist of things for you to get done around your yard and garden. We’ve included some great resources on this site to help you keep your garden and yard colorful and healthy all summer long. Check out the following articles that cover the most important topics for the summer season, and get back in your garden!
Tree, Shrub and Evergreen Pruning Guidelines
Plant, Shrub & Tree Watering Guidelines
About Watering
Three things are required for every plant: air, earth and most of all, water. Water is vital in transporting soil nutrients. The presence of water in the soil governs how deep a plant sends roots into the earth, and this in turn is directly related to its ability to withstand drought. Proper watering is the key to healthy and beautiful plants. However, homeowners lose far more trees, shrubs, and perennials to over watering than any other reason. (more…)
