1. Remove non-productive plants from the vegetable garden and sow cool weather crops for fall harvesting.
2. Renovate strawberry beds by mowing to a height of 1 ½ inches, thinning plants and side-dressing with a balanced fertilizer.
3. Stop pruning evergreen trees and shrubs to avoid promoting new growth that will not harden off by the first frost.
4. Pick summer squash and zucchini often to keep the plants productive.
5. Fertilize container plantings and hanging baskets.
6. Reseed the lawn in late August. Be sure to keep the seed moist until germination.
7. Allow tomatoes to ripen on the vine for the best flavor although some cherry tomatoes are prone to splitting if left too long.
8. Continue to scout for insects in the vegetable and flower garden, hand-picking them when possible.
9. Practice good sanitation by removing any fallen fruit or plant debris from the garden, do not compost it.
10. Don’t forget that trees and shrubs require water during extended dry periods.

For more information please visit the UConn Home and Garden Education Center or call 877-486-6271.