At Gale’s Westlake We Keep You Growing! With Tips from On-Staff Experts “Deadheading annuals will keep them re-blooming throughout the summer. Feed weekly with Miracle Gro Pro-select, Peter’s or Schultz Plant Food and water as needed. Certain perennials such as coreopsis also get new blooms with deadheading.” - Melinda Pariza, Ohio Certified Garden Center Technician, Greenhouse Department Head “Roses should be fertilized every 3 to 6 weeks during summer. When watering, it’s best to do it in the morning at the base of the plant avoiding the leaves. To prevent disease, spray every 7 to 14 days with Orthonex. ” - David Farr, Master Ohio Certified Nursery Technician, Nursery Staff “To prevent suet melt try “summer proof” suet. C&S makes a variety that stays solid even in the heat. Keep your birdbath free of algae with a good sturdy scrub brush and diluted solution of water and bleach .” - Tracy Stier, Master Ohio Certified Nursery Technician, Garden Staff “Trying to remember things such as what was pruned and when, planting dates and watering needs is easily referenced if you keep a gardening journal. Keep plant tags and garden plans in your journal. Refer to it year after year.” - Rick Miralia, Master Ohio Certified Nursery Technician, Nursery Department Head. “Container plantings are notorious for drying out. Using water retention potting soil by Premier or Schultz or adding Soil Moist granuals to your mix when planting cuts down substantially on water needs.” - Rick Zoller, Ohio Certified Garden Center Technician, Lawn & Garden Department Head