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Thank you for attending one of our recent St. Louis or St. Charles Home Shows. We want to help you keep your garden looking great this summer. So here are some tips for beating summer burnout. Deadhead regularly. Remove flowers off your plants after they fade with a small pair of snips. If the blooms are not removed, the plant will expend energy producing seed. Now the plant's energy is redirected, and this can result in a second round of blooms. Fungal disease is mainly caused by two things: high heat and humidity. While not usually lethal, fungus can make plants less attractive. Promote air circulation between and through plants by spacing them several inches apart. Try not to water from above; use a soaker hose instead. The best way to promote a deep and healthy root system is to water deeply on an infrequent schedule. The amount of water varies based on multiple factors. However, it is safe to say that under normal conditions, established perennials need little supplemental water. Annuals, though, require about 1" of water each week. Follow these practices regularly and you'll find your beds and borders in top form and with blooming plants through the season. Save the Date: The 32nd Annual Builders Home & Remodeling Show is October 12-14, 2012 at the St. Charles Convention Center. For more information, visit www.STLHomeShow.com

 

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