Even though the end of summer is quickly approaching, there are still plenty of plants you can add to your garden in August.
While many consider spring to be the prime time for planting, it’s not too late to sow seeds and transplant baby plants in your garden. Here are a few August-proof plants to consider:
Tomatoes
Whether you’re making a tasty sandwich, marinara sauce, or a crisp salad, you’ll definitely want to have some straight-off-the-vine tomatoes on hand. August is a good month to transplant slicing, paste, or cherry tomatoes that are ready to harvest at the end of the season. But August is hot and these fruits are moisture-sensitive, so be sure to water them consistently.
Leafy Greens
If you’re a salad fanatic, it’s time to get some leafy green seeds into the ground. During the warmer months, it’s important to keep these plants in partial shade and to water them lightly every day. Because of their quick growing tendencies, you’ll have fresh lettuce, spinach, cabbage, kale, and arugula in no time.
Perennials
Get a head start on next year’s garden by planting perennials like peonies, mums, and hydrangeas. These flowering plants take root over the winter and bloom in the spring. Be sure to mulch the area to maintain sufficient moisture in the heat.
Root Veggies
Cool-season root vegetables are great seeds to plant in your garden at the end of summer. If you place them in partial shade and water them daily, these plants will be ready to harvest in the fall. Radishes, carrots, onions, garlic, beets, and potatoes easily tolerate temperature changes of the shifting seasons.
Peas
Peas are ideal for planting in August because they produce more pods in cooler temperatures. Planting peas now will ensure they’re ready to harvest during the fall season. Shelling, snow, and snap peas are all relatively easy to grow.
If you love plants as much as we do, you enjoy growing them for as long as possible. Here at CVG, we take care of every plant from the time its planted to the day it goes home with you. So even in August, your plants are still just as happy, hearty, and healthy as ever.
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