Planting

• Continue planting warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant.
• Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and melons for a late summer harvest.
• Plant heat-tolerant annual flowers for continued color.  We have lots to choose from in the Garden Center!

Maintenance

• Water plants deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells.
• Mulch garden beds to conserve moisture and control weeds.
• Fertilize vegetables and flowers as needed to support growth and blooming.
• Monitor for pests and diseases, and treat promptly.
• Prune roses and other summer-flowering shrubs.
• Deadhead flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• Continue staking or caging tall or vining plants.
• Weed regularly to prevent competition for water and nutrients.

Harvesting

• Harvest vegetables as they ripen, including beans, cucumbers, and squash.
• Pick berries regularly to encourage further production.
• Harvest herbs frequently to encourage new growth.

Planning

• Plan for succession planting of quick-maturing crops.
• Consider starting seeds indoors for fall crops like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.  Yes, really!
• Evaluate your garden and make notes for improvements next year.