TIE 'EM UP heavy clusters of tomatoes to supports. Pinch off unwanted suckers.
FEED PLANTS Begonias, fuchsias, containerized plants and newly planted garden
vegetables need continuous summer feeding. Give azaleas, camellias and
rhododendrons their final feeding this month.
PLAN FOR FALL/WINTER COLOR Plant violas, calendulas, pansies and Iceland
poppies if you want colorful beds and pots during the fall and winter.
This is also a good month to sow perennial seeds.
WATER Shrubs, trees and perennial flower beds need to be watered deeply
regularly. Use soaker hoses, or drip irrigation if you've no time to lug
the hose about.
PLANT VEGETABLES August is a good month to sow carrots, beets, turnips, spinach
and lettuce greens. Try growing a fall garden of Oriental vegetables, broccoli,
cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
