Garden Tips for August - Perennials and Bulbs

• Deep watering is essential during this hot, hot month.
  
• Weed and fertilize as needed.
  
• Cut back unsightly perennial foliage.

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Garden Tips for August - Annuals

• Cut back tired annuals and rejuvenate with water-soluble fertilizer.
  
• Weed, water, and fertilize as needed.
  
• Watch for signs of pests and diseases, especially spider mites.
  
• Cut flowers early in the morning.

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Landscaping in Northern Kentucky Heat!!!

What do you do when the heat is sweltering? Here are some helpful tips to keep your yard looking pristine. 1) Do not fertilize, this only burns your lawn and defeats the purpose. 2) Do not mow unless you absolutely have too. 3) Water, but only at dusk or early in the morning.

Landscaping Tips For August

August is the best time to divide iris and daylilies. Cut back the foliage to a small fan. Lift the clump and pry apart the rhizomes. Throw away the old center and divide into single or double fan rhizomes. Allow rhizomes to dry at least one hour before replanting. This helps prevent rot. For repeat blooming daylilies, dividing should be done every 3-5 years or blooming will significantly diminish.

Typically August is a drier, hotter month. Continue to check new plantings or plants, which are drought intolerant. To minimize any stress during dry periods, water your trees adequately, mulching can also help moderate your tree's moisture level. Some trees that are more sensitive to drought-stress include; mountain ash, Japanese maple, pagoda dogwood, paper birch and river birch along with lindens can defoliate due to drought stress. Deep watering during periods of extended drought will benefit your tree.

As daylilies finish flowering deadhead spent flower stems. This will encourage repeat bloomers, such as Stella de Oro and Happy Returns, to put out more flowers later in the month.