August Plant Care Guide: Tips for Roses, Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, and Sunflowers
Roses:
Deadhead faded blooms regularly to encourage new growth and continuous flowering.
Water deeply and regularly, especially during hot spells, to keep the roots hydrated.
Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Check for signs of pests or diseases and take appropriate measures to protect your roses.
Tomatoes:
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist and prevent cracking or blossom-end rot.
Provide support for the tomato plants with stakes or cages to prevent sprawling.
Remove suckers to direct the plant's energy into fruit production.
Monitor for pests like tomato hornworms and use organic pest control if needed.
Peppers:
Water regularly to prevent wilting and ensure even fruit development.
Apply a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth and fruit production.
Check for signs of pepper plant diseases, such as wilting or leaf spots, and take appropriate action.
Harvest peppers when they reach their desired size and color for the best flavor.
Cucumbers:
Provide support for the cucumber vines to climb and save space in the garden.
Water deeply to prevent bitterness and promote juicy, crisp cucumbers.
Harvest cucumbers regularly when they are young and tender to encourage more production.
Check for cucumber beetle infestations and use organic methods to control them.
Sunflowers:
Water sunflowers deeply during dry spells to support their tall growth.
Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering and prevent seed development.
Stake tall sunflowers to protect them from wind damage.
Look out for pests like aphids and spider mites and use natural remedies if necessary.
Happy gardening in August! 🌼🍅🌶️🥒
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The latest dahlia in my garden. Such a good summer in the garden! #summer #summergarden #august #augustgarden #dahlias #litchfieldcounty #litchfieldct (at Litchfield, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CScfkp-JnMB/?utm_medium=tumblr
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New growth in the garden this morning. The #beans are coming up. The bees are seeing the hard work of their #pollination paying off. The #butternutsquash and #peas are coming up. The #morningglory sprouted a new color. #homegardening🌱 #hellomarcella #gardening #growyourownfood #augustgarden https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_dfEwh5eU/?igshid=j9hpnzq8yz8k
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This month I’ve been sharing my summer garden. To see more, go to my blog. The link is in my profile. #cottagegarden #augustgarden #russiansage #carlyrosegrass #vinca #blackeyedsusan (at Darnestown, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD85RmaJ1r65iomUOUQ6jiaQ-GhSNobvqRqkjI0/?igshid=1ly8x1ai8lrtm
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Magical day with my #dakotawren @cothaymanorgardens making wishes and all the rest... #floralodyssey #greatgardens #cothaymanor #cothaymanorgardens #cothay #westcountrygardens #historicgardens #botanista #augustflowers #augustgarden #scentscapes #gardendesign #englishgarden #gardensillustrated #gardenlove #rakesprogressmagazine #townandcountry (at Cothay Manor) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1e7z2AgM_x/?igshid=j0r3ud8zypq8
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I LOVE my garden dragonfly structure. I purchased it in April from another trader at the Floristry SW Association annual event 💙 We have had a very large Emperor dragonfly flitting about over the past few days as it did last year. We have not got a pond but there are several small ones in neighbouring gardens. It is fabulous to see. If I can I'll try and get a decent pic. . . #mygardentoday #inmygardennow #thursdaythoughts #dragonfly #emperor #native #insects #gardenvisitor #augustgarden (at Bath, Somerset) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1dkMUMB-QD/?igshid=1djlqlf2jvg93
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#August #augustgarden #blackeyedsusan #orange #evening #quietevening #dusk #lilies #orangelillies #orangeblackeyedsusans (at Clareview, Edmonton)
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Love the colors of the day lilies in August. #capecod #flowers #daylilies #augustgarden #color (at East Dennis, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rGSlnnaLT/?igshid=1ovq1hisiesv7
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向日葵咲いてた🌻 種蒔きして発芽した時は 向日葵🌻だらけの庭になる予想だったのに 今年の猛暑で何とか数輪だけ咲いた。。。 そういえば 近所の庭でもあんまり見かけなかったな。。。 #今年のヒマワリ #酷暑でも #咲いてた #向日葵 #8月の庭 #種から育てました #augustgarden #summergarden #sunflower #inmygarden #nansgarden2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm7kh0RAqFx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jpzktt7bhjda
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