AUGUST

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Lawns

  • Plant (from seed, sod or sprigs) centipede, bermuda and zoysia.
  • Control existing weeds with proper herbicides.
  • Fertilize bermuda and zoysia.
  • Apply pre-emergents to control annual and winter annual weeds in all grasses.
  • Apply insecticides to control spittle bugs, grubworms, and fire ants.

Shrubs

  • Plant container-grown shrubs this month.
  • Mulch plants to help retain moisture.
  • Control whiteflies on gardenia, aphids on crepe myrtles and lacebugs on azaleas.
  • Water newly planted shrubs during dry periods.

Trees

  • Plant container grown trees.
  • Mulch plants to help retain moisture.
  • Control powdery mildew on crepe myrtles with fungicide.
  • Control aphids on crepe myrtles.

Annuals

  • Remove spent blooms.
  • Fertilize and water regularly.
  • Control snails, slugs and other insects.

Perennials

  • Plant mums, astera and other perennials.
  • Fertilize and water as needed.

Veggies

  • Plant summer vegetables-squash, cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, peas, beans, pumpkin, okra & eggplant.

Bulbs

  • Plant summer bulbs (caladiums, cannas, gladiolus, etc).

Hummingbirds

  • Change "nectar" regularly.
  • Plant annuals, perennials and shrubs that attract hummingbirds.

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