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M AY G A R D EN E R

THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

Bearded iris are growing now, and if

your iris bed looks as crowded as these

do,

above,

you’ll need to divide them

this summer. You can do it now and

sacrifice a few blooms this year, or wait

until August. Either way, they’ll be

gorgeous next spring.

Have your pruners handy for

deadheading roses this month.

Rebloomers will respond with better

performance, and the up-close task of

deadheading gives you a chance to

spot the first signs of disease or pests.

Keep pruner blades clean and sharp.

Give aphids a strong blast of water

from the hose to knock them loose—

pesticides are not usually necessary.

If water use is restricted in your area,

use a gloved hand to crush the insects,

or clip the affected part of the plant

and discard it.

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PHOTOS (IRISES) KRITSADA; (PRUNING ROSES, SPRAYING) MARTY BALDWIN; (AMBER'S GARDEN) PETE KRUMHARDT