Garden To-Do List: August In The Southwest Garden

There’s no two ways about it, August in the Southwest is scorching hot, hot, hot. It’s time for Southwest gardeners to kick back and enjoy the garden, but there are always a few August gardening tasks that just won’t wait. Don’t give up on your Southwest garden in August, but always save energy-draining tasks for early morning before the heat of the day. Here is your garden to-do list for August. August Gardening Task in the Southwest Water cacti and other succulents carefully. You may be tempted to provide extra water when the temperature soars, but keep in mind that desert plants are accustomed to arid conditions and are prone to rot when conditions are too damp. Pay extra attention to container grown plants, as many will need watering twice daily during late summer. Most trees and shrubs should be watered deeply once every month. Allow a hose to trickle […]

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