- Finish pruning spring-blooming shrubs by the first week of September
- Keep up with weeding in garden beds. and if you’re short on time, pull the tallest ones and those about to go to seed first, returning later for the finer detailed weeding
- Place an order for spring-blooming bulbs
- Evaluate the need to fill gaps in the border for planting this fall
- Make notes about spring-blooming perennials to divide or transplant in the fall
- Divide bearded iris now if overcrowded
- Start fall planting, especially on days following rain
- Keep up with the harvest in vegetable gardens
- Sow lettuce, arugula, kale, and other leafy greens now for fall harvest and keep the emerging seedlings well watered; floating row covers may help provide shade during hot spells
