Summer Gardening Checklist
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Watering
Set up a watering system, such as drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
Water your plants early in the morning to give them a head start.
Make a frequent check of flowers and vegetables for their watering needs.
Add a light layer of mulch around young plants to help their roots retain water.
Plants
Replace dead annuals to ensure colorful blooms all summer long.
Harvest vegetable gardens and fruit orchards gardens.
Control weeds with mulch, weed mesh fabrics, or by using weed killer chemicals.
Rejuvenate annual and perennial flowers by deadheading.
Make sure you check your plants regularly for signs of insect infestation.
Apply a second, midsummer dose of fertilizer to young shrubs and trees.
Keep shrubs pruned and plants pinched back to promote dense, bushy growth.
Place a sheet of fine netting or wire mesh over strawberries, blueberries, and other fruit crops as soon as they begin to develop fruit.
Check your yard for poisonous plants and remove promptly.
Lawn
Keep grass mowed to a recommended height of 3 inches.
Water deeply your lawn once a week for an hour at a shot.
Raise the cutting height on your mower to keep grass longer.
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Presented by:
Jake R Brady
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Who it's for
This Summer Gardening Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Summer Gardening essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Summer Gardening structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Summer Gardening Checklist
- Save Summer Gardening Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Summer Gardening (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.