Gardener’s Calendar
August Checklist
- Dig and divide Bearded Irises now (also check our selection).
- Last chance for Summer Pruning of fruit trees.
- Remove canes from Berry Plants that have already fruited (raspberries, etc.)
- Include your garden when making vacation plans. What happens when you are away?
- Deep water winter/spring flowering shrubs, as now is when the buds are initiating.
September Checklist
- Deep-water young trees to reduce leaf scorch.
- It’s harvest time. Share your bounty with friends, neighbors, coworkers.
- Visit farmer’s markets; make notes of varieties for next year’s edible garden.
- Make sure your garden is fire-safe. See us for recommendations.
- Withhold water from your Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) plants this month.
- Buy spring-blooming bulbs now. You can plant later if necessary.