Hypertufa pots and reminders ...

Hypertufa pots and timely reminders and tasks I need to finish up ...

• Continue rose care: Rugosas, disease-resistant shrubs, and many old roses do not need routine spraying, but hybrid teas, floribundas, and grandiflora roses do. Provide regular feeding, full sun, mulch, water, and good air circulation so roses naturally have the best defense against insects and diseases. In addition, provide pest controls throughout the gardening season. Prune off faded flowers and dispose of diseased plant matter in the trash.
  

• Consider installing soaker hoses: Soaker hoses in plant beds provide water to the root zones of plants with the minimum of waste, as opposed to sprinklers, with their overspray, runoff, and evaporation. Choose a good quality soaker hose that's very flexible. Start by using the soaker hose for about 30 minutes twice a week. Check the soil the next day to see if it has penetrated several inches, then adjust accordingly.
  

• Clean up spring bulbs: Spring bulb foliage is finally faded and can be cut back to the ground now. This is also the time to dig up any bulbs that you want to plant later this fall in other parts of the garden or clumps that are not flowering well. After digging, shake off any soil and let dry in the shade. Once the bulbs are dry, place them in mesh bags, label, and hang in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place.

Source: The Scotts Company