Summer is winding down, but in August, there’s still ample time to take care of important gardening tasks for the northern Rockies. August in the west, north-central regions means it’s time to enjoy the last days of summer, and to prepare for cold weather right around the corner. Here is your August garden to-do list. Gardening Tasks For The Northern Rockies: Garden To-Do List Pay extra attention to container-grown plants. Most need watering daily, and possibly twice during warm, dry spells. Hanging baskets dry quickly in sun and wind. Continue to feed container plants regularly, using a water-soluble fertilizer. Don’t feed trees or shrubs as they begin preparing for winter dormancy. Fertilizing triggers tender new growth that is likely to be nipped by frost. Continue to deadhead annuals and perennials regularly to trigger blooms until the first freeze. Don’t let weeds get the upper hand. Gardening tasks for the northern […]
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