The intense summer heat is starting to slowly ebb away and the rain keeps falling. The month of August is a great time of year in the Tampa Bay area to start or perfect a garden. Here is a list of simple tips for every type of gardener to help you out this season.
Plant vegetables: The fall planting season starts in August, and there is a great selection of vegetables that you can start. The Home Depot Garden Club has some great suggestions for what vegetables to add to your garden in August.
Fertilize More: Lots of rain means quick plant growth and leaching of soil nutrients. This combination leads to depleted nutrients in your plants. Now is a good time to use some organic fertilizers to give your garden a boost to get through the stormy season.
This article appears in Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2011.