For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions...

For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions from the California Assn. of Nurserymen on what to do in the garden during July: Keep bougainvillea vines on the dry side during their blooming season to insure the brightest colored bracts.

Hydrangeas in tubs on a shaded patio or under a lath will add large splash of color with their enormous blooms.

Feed citrus and avocados monthly during the growing season.

Treat Walnut husk fly with applications of Malathion and spreader sticker.

Fill containers with colorful blooming annuals and scatter throughout the outdoor living areas--on decks, by front doors, on porches and balconies.