• Summer pruning of most shade trees can be done now. Wait until winter to prune oaks.
• Mulch decays rapidly in hot weather. Add a shallow 1- to 3-inch layer of fresh material if the dirt starts to show.
• Monitor plants in hot, dry weather for spider mites. Damaged leaves may appear “stippled” above and yellow below.
• Sow seeds of carrots, beets, turnips and winter radish now for fall harvest.
• Set out broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower transplants now for the fall garden.