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Alabama Gardener's Calendar - August

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Real Estate Agent with Legend Realty

Fruits and Nuts

  • Cut out old blackberry canes after fruiting and then fertilize and cultivate for replacement canes.
  • Remember to order new catalogs for fruit selection.

Shrubs

  • Layer branches of hydrangea.

Lawns

  • Watch for disease.
  • Mow regularly.
  • Water as needed.

Roses

  • Keep roses healthy and actively growing.
  • Hybrid teas and floribundas may need slight pruning to prevent scraggly appearance.

Annuals and Perennials

  • Water as-needed.
  • Plant perennials and biennials.

Bulbs

  • Divide old iris plantings and add new ones.

Miscellaneous

  • Keeping flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns healthy is the major task during this month. This means close observation for insects and diseases.
  • Water.

Vegetable Seed

  • Plant turnips, rutabagas, beans and peas in south Alabama.

Vegetable Plants

  • Plant cabbage, collards, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, broccoli and celery.

 

Source: Extention - Alabama A&M & Auburn Universities

 

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