Essential August Gardening Tips

August is a crucial month for gardeners, focusing on maintenance and preparation for the upcoming seasons. Key tips include:

August Tips

• Sow radish, spinach, and lettuce seeds for a fall crop.

• Scented body products and brightly colored clothing attract yellow jackets.

• Repot house plants, if needed, several weeks before bringing them back indoors.

• Water plants before stress symptoms appear.

• Container-grown vegetables need frequent fertilization.

• Allow some green peppers to remain on plants to turn red before harvesting.

• Cucumbers taste bitter if not well watered during hot, dry summer weather.