Gardening Tips Newsletter - Gardening Tips June

Enjoy Summer Color

Spring flowers become but a memory as summer heats up! However, our desire for a colorful landscape can still be
achieved. From annuals to perennials to shrubs to trees, color is found in blooms, foliage and even in the plumes of
ornamental grasses.

The distinct patterns of Caladium leaves or textured foliage of Coleus adds interest to shady gardens. The dazzling
Daylily or drought-tolerant Lantana provides splashes of blooms for full sun. Crape Myrtles are sending forth sprays
of blossoms and the Esperanza displays clusters of bellshaped flowers. Color abounds even in the heat of summer!

Remember to use Calloway's premium soils and mixes at the time of planting and water well with a Root Stimulator
mixture. Also, add two to three inches of mulch to conserve moisture, help keep the soil cooler and prevent
weeds from growing.

Attend our Free Saturday clinics, especially June 6th which features the summer blooming Crape Myrtle. For a
complete listing of clinics, visit www.mytexasgarden.com.