Lots to do in gardens this summer

Garden To-Do 

Remove sucker growth from fruit trees Stop harvesting asparagus so plant can store energy for next year Remove dead foliage from spring flowering bulbs

Remove tree stakes that have been in place for at least one year Turn compost pile after it cools Deadhead flowers Remove flower stalks from peonies and iris

Fertilize warm-season lawns such as zoysia, bermuda and buffalo Monitor pl…