August is often the toughest month in the vegetable garden. Heat stress, dry soil, and tired plants are common, yet this is also peak harvest season. The goal now is to protect soil, keep productive plants going, and prepare beds for the coming transition to fall. 1. Prioritize Consistent Watering August heat demands steady moisture….
August is the height of summer heat, and the garden requires careful management to maintain productivity. While warm-season vegetables continue to produce, attention shifts to succession planting for fall harvests and starting heat-tolerant greens in shaded or protected areas. Mulching, regular watering, and pest monitoring are essential to protect plants from stress, while preparing beds…
August is a month of transition in the garden. Nights start to grow shorter but days are hot and dry. Early summer blooms begin to fade while buds for autumn blooms are now appearing and will break soon. Pests and diseases in the garden often peak this month. Roses and perennials need deadheading in August….
August is a month of endings and beginnings in the kitchen garden. In nature, change is about. Summer will begin to fade in many gardens during August giving way to autumn and cool weather. In hot summer regions, heat may continue for several more weeks and then give way to warm but not hot temperatures….
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