Water all plantings thoroughly unless rainfall has been adequate.

The fall vegetable garden is planted now. Divide and replant spring-blooming perennials.

Irrigated warm-season lawns may be fertilized again.

Hedges and shrubs can be pruned, if necessary, about mid-August.

Young trees and shrubs may be fertilized again.

Discontinue dead-heading roses by mid-August to help initiate winter hardiness.

Brown patch disease of cool-season grasses can be a problem.

Meet water requirements of turf.

For areas being converted to tall fescue this fall, begin spraying Bermudagrass with labeled glyphosate products in early August.

White grub damage can become visible this month. Apply appropriate contact insecticide if white grubs are a problem. Water product into soil.

Watch for a second generation of fall webworm in late August or early September.

Pre-emergent herbicides for winter annual weed control in warm-season grasses can be applied in late August. Water in the product after application.

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