-annuals, bulbs, shrubs, flowering trees, heat loving vegatables & herbs What to Do -monitor pests such as aphids, leaf miner, scale, etc -identify and preserve beneficial insects -divide clumps of bulbs, perennials, or grasses to clean out beds, redistribute, or share with friends -rule out cultural issues like lack of water on lawns before applying pesticides -apply lawn fertilizer -add mulch to minimize weeds and conserve water Resources: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep451#SECTION_4
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