August Gardening Tips
Summer continues, and by August your garden may be suffering from the heat. Give your garden a little extra TLC and a refresh in the fall. Here are 10 tips to keep your garden thriving in the fall.
1) Water, water, and water again
Watering is the most important thing to keep your yard and garden looking its best during these hot summer months. Your yard should receive at least an inch of water per week. If it doesn't rain, be sure to provide additional water using a hose, drip irrigation, or another irrigation method. Water first thing in the morning to reduce evaporation. Some plants may need an extra drink in the evening if the day is too hot.
2) Divide perennials
Divide perennials such as hostas, daylilies, lilies, ornamental grasses, and irises. Use a spade or garden fork to dig up the root ball of the plant you are dividing. Once the root ball is exposed, gently shake excess soil from the roots. Next, divide the plant into small parts. You can gently pull or tease the roots with your hands, cut them into small pieces using a knife or spade, or separate them using two forks placed backward in the center of the plant.
Make sure each section has at least 3 shoots and a healthy root system to make it a viable alternative.
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3) Re-pot House Plants
Now is a great time to replant your houseplants that have been outside for summer vacation. The summer sun will encourage new growth on your plants, so before you move them indoors, move them into a larger pot. The best way to check if your plant needs to be repotted is to see if the roots are growing out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot Choose a pot one size larger than your current size and use potting soil formulated for houseplants when planting.
Note: Do not use garden soil when replanting, it does not contain nutrients that houseplants need.
4) Weed regularly
Late summer perennial weeds lay seeds for next year, so it is important to control them early. Weed often. The sooner you remove them, the better they will be under control. The best time to weed is after rain or in the morning after a thorough watering. Make sure you get the roots. Use a spade, hoe, or your hands to dig up the entire root system to keep the weeds from coming back.
Once you've removed the weeds, add a layer of mulch or compost.
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In general, what you can plant in August:
For much of the country, temperatures soar during the growing season and gardens are overflowing. You might think it's too late to plant anything else this year, but it's not! You can still plant some short-lived edibles and other ornamentals to revive faded flower beds. For edibles, consider how long they take to mature to determine if you have enough time to harvest before frost. Check your local University Cooperative Extension Service (find yours here) to find the expected first frost date in your area, then count back.
Marigold flowers
These sturdy annuals are hardy to hard freezes, so add a few to fill sparse containers or decorate beds that need late-season color. Marigolds come in bright yellows, oranges, and creams, so if you're planning to decorate with pumpkins and gourds, they'll complement the fall hues.
Kale
This hardy green doesn't care much for the cold, in fact, it may still taste good after a light frost. Kale can surprise you and overwinter—that is, survive the winter that reappears next spring!
Black-Eyed Susans
These happy-faced flowers have golden daisy-like flowers and brown or black centers. Some black-eyed Susans are annuals, but others are perennials. Pop perennials into the ground now so their roots have time to establish and they can come back again and again for months and months from summer to fall.
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Radish
Talk about instant gratification: Radishes are one of the fastest growing crops around. In about 30 days, some varieties are ready to pick; In fact, you don't want to wait too long to harvest because they will turn into wood.
Lettuce
Spinach is another green that doesn't mind the cold at all. Sprinkle the seeds in a row and cover them with some soil. Or plant between taller crops like pole beans to provide some shelter from the late summer sun.
Chrysanthemums
These perennials are often sown too late in the season to allow them to establish roots, so they won't come back the next year as you might expect. Take moms to the stadium now and you know they'll be back next year.
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Turnips
If you've never tried turnips, now is the time to experiment! The new varieties are sweet and mature in 60 days, so there is still plenty of time to grow them in many parts of the country. Some heirloom varieties do not produce a bulb but are eaten like other greens, such as spinach.
Cabbage
If you didn't plant earlier in the season, now is the time to do some transplanting! Some varieties like bok choy and other newer varieties don't take up much space, so they fit well in smaller plots.
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