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Pamper your plants1 August 2007 — This time of year has been referred to as the “dog days of summer,” mostly because it is so hot that even the dogs don’t want to be outside. Plants, on the other hand, do not have a choice. This leaves them vulnerable to several possible problems. Here are a few things that can be done to pamper plants. Annuals such as impatience, begonia, coleus, and petunia begin to stretch and become leggy; when this happens, cut them back and let them bush back out. They will be without blooms for a couple of weeks, but when they start blooming again they will be loaded. This works for flowering and foliage hanging baskets as well. Container gardens start to yellow and become rootbound this time of year. To help them last, add a little fertilizer and keep them watered. Most fertilizers have a guide on the package as to how much to apply for different container sizes. Overapplication of fertilizer can kill plants and waste money. Many insects thrive in these hot, dry conditions. Scout the gardens for these and other insects. If there are only a few pests present, remove them by hand and squash or drown them in 10 parts water and 1 part soap.
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