Navigating August in the garden can be a little confusing, with some plants still in their prime and others wilting from exhaustion in the summer heat. But, it's also a month where lots of maintenance slows down, so you can sit back and simply enjoy your late-season garden.
While there are still things to tick off your summer gardening checklist this month, many perennials are starting to prepare for dormancy and don't need as much watering, fertilizing, and deadheading. In fact, allowing some plants to fade is good for wildlife, providing shelter and food sources in fall and winter.
