- Finish pruning hydrangea, clethra and itea
- Train clematis to its support and tie lightly with fishing line as needed
- Stake peonies and bearded irises (if needed)
- Plant dahlias, gladioli and other tender summer bulbs
- Edge beds and mulch plantings to help conserve moisture and reduce weed pressure
- Plant containers of summer annuals
- Plant warm weather vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squashes
- Final edit of spreading perennials such as bee balm, aster and hardy chrysanthemum
- Deadhead and fertilize bulbs
- Make notes about new bulbs to order around Labor Day time
