August Gardening Tips

Lawns scheduled for renovation this fall should be killed with Bonide Kleen-Up now. Bonide Kleen-Up is 41% stronger than Roundup.
Have soil tested to determine pH needs.
Plan now for fall garden renovations or shrub additions. Need design ideas – sign up for a landscape consultation!
Soak shrubs periodically during dry spells with enough water to moisten the soil to a depth of 8-10 inches. Grab a bubbler hose attachment at the garden center. It waters slow and soft. Just what your plants need.
Check that your mulch hasn’t decomposed and add more as needed – no more than 3” deep and never touching the bark of the plant.
Check your plants for any diseases and pests and treat when necessary. Need help with selecting the correct chemical? We’re here to help.
Prepare soil for fall garden plantings. Clean up all debris. Mix soil with our organic Coast of Maine Lobster Compost.
Start seeds for beans, beets, spinach, lettuce, radishes, and turnips, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, and kale to set out in September.
Continue to remove spent blooms and cut back overgrown bedding plants.
Take pictures of your garden at peak. Also, take pictures of container combinations you’d like to repeat