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Plant citrus, lay lawns before it gets too hot
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More from Home & GardenJune is the last ideal time to plant citrus trees from containers and lay new lawns before summer heat makes successful planting difficult, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillo-based manufacturer of premium soil products.
Transplant citrus trees and sod lawns: Hot weather puts stress on plants and lawns. Cooler temperatures afford the best conditions. If unable to transplant trees or lay sod in June, wait until fall, when the weather cools.
Plant foliage requiring little water: Consider planting trees and shrubs that require little water once established. Drought-tolerant trees include many varieties of oak and pine as well as the Australian willow, olive and California pepper tree.
Shrubs include California fuchsia, hollyleaf cherry, bigberry manzanita, California buckwheat, spice bush and evergreen currant.
Herbs for drought-tolerant gardens: Many herbs require little water. Rosemary, English thyme, oregano and sage all do well with minimal watering. Newly planted herbs require regular watering until the roots are established.
Plant summer flowers: For a splash of color, add summer annuals such as zinnias, cosmos and marigolds.
Still time to plant vegetables: Tomato, celery, corn, cucumbers, lima beans, okra, pepper, spinach and squash all can be planted in June.
Control weeds: The best time is early, before they flower and establish their root system. Pull weeds; cover the area with mulch.
For more tips, go to http://www.agromin.com.
Learn fruit tree planting, pruning care at seminar
Baron Brothers Nursery invites the public to a free seminar on the planting, pruning and care of fruit trees.
The event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Camarillo nursery, 7568 Santa Rosa Road.
For information or to reserve a spot, call 484-0085.
— From staff reports
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