The soil in outdoor clay pots dries out very quickly. Poke holes in the pot with a sharp round tool to make sure water saturates the soil when you tend your plants.
Prune tropical hibiscus plants that you plant to bring indoors. Reduce them to a size that will fit neatly in front of your sunniest window in the winter.
Remove any faded/dried crape myrtle blooms and seed clusters now. By adding a bit of water and fertilizer now, you may get more blooms in September.
To prevent ants from entering your home, spread insecticide granules in a 24" wide rim around the foundation of your home. Use ant baits near entrance doors and windows.
August is a good month to water large trees. Pour at least 15 gallons per inch of trunk thickness EACH WEEK.
Plant fall blooming bulbs in the third week of August.
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