Watch watering your trees.  You may need to start watering more than once a day depending on the temperatures, wind and how much rain we get.

The insect population is rapidly growing.  If you see signs of insects, start your spray regiment immediately. Make sure the insecticide you use is effective on the 'critters' you’re trying to eliminate. Remember, don’t spray insecticides on your trees in the mid day sun.  The best time to spray is early morning when the wind is not blowing. The second best time is late evening.  If you must spray during midday, place your trees in a shaded area, then spray and let them stay in the shade until the next day. If you spray insecticides and we get rain within 12 to 18 hours of application, most of the insecticide will be washed off and you will need to reapply it.

A number of insects can be washed off with a water hose.  This is the preferred method prior to using insecticides. You might also consider using the catch and squash method of insect control - if the insects are large enough.

Depending on the temperatures, the fertilization program should be stopped or a more dilute solution used. As a rule of thumb, when the temperature reaches the mid to upper 90’s, I generally stop fertilizing.  At these temperatures, most trees go into a semi dormant state and don't need fertilizers.  They DO need water!

You may need to move some of your more sensitive trees into a shaded area to prevent sun scald.  Maples, Azaleas, and several other species prefer to be in a shaded area when the temperatures get hot.

Most of the wire put on in early spring should be off the trees by now.  If not, continue to watch for cutting into the branches.  At the first sign of cutting, remove the wire.  If the branch has not set, you can always rewire it, use guy wires to hold it in place or wait until next year to wire it again.