Garden Calendar for August

Watering, grooming, and weeding are the most important projects for this month. You can still plant annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees in the month of August!

Fertilize

Fertilize annuals and containers with a liquid type fertilizer.

Fertilize perennials and rose bushes.

Fertilize vegetables.

Annuals

Deadhead flowers on Marigolds, Zinnias, Snapdragons and other annuals.

Check for pests or other problems and treat as necessary.

Applications of Deer/Rabbit Repellant.

Pull weeds.

Cut flowers for drying.

Perennials

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

Check for pests or other problems and treat as necessary.

Applications of Deer/Rabbit Repellents.

Pull weeds.

Cut flowers for drying.

Vegetables

Check for pest or other problems and treat as necessary.

Pull Weeds.

May use applications of animal repellants. Read all manufacturers labels!

Cut, dry, or freeze herbs before the flower for best flavor.

Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Prune summer flowering trees and shrubs after flowering is complete.

Check for pests or other problems and treat as necessary.

Continue planting shrubs and trees.

Lawn Care

It is estimated that the lawn needs about one inch of watering once every five to seven days in order to keep it green and looking nice.

Water during the cooler part of the day so there is less evaporation, watering in the morning is still best, avoid watering at night, standing water can cause powdery mildew and rust problems in lawns.