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Knoxville, Tennessee is located within plant zone 6B.

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June has been extremely dry and the outlook for July and August is more of the same. Supplemental watering is critical now, and might make the difference in your plants survival.

If you are a new gardener, the correct method to get the needed moisture to the plant's root system is to water slowly and thoroughly. This is especially important for trees and shrubs, water them at least once every five to seven days. Flowers and Veggies will need to be watered every other day.

The best time to water is in the morning, but if you are not an early riser evening watering is okay as long as you try not to get the foliage too wet. Excessive moisture on leaves can become a welcome sign for fungus and mildew.

A top dressing of mulch or soil conditioner is a great benefit to hold moisture in the ground and retard evaporation. Your garden will thank you this summer and fall with bountiful flowers and fruit if you pay attention to the critical water needs at this time.

-Monte Stanley