{"id":21511,"date":"2021-06-17T09:09:33","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T13:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=21511"},"modified":"2021-06-20T05:36:50","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T09:36:50","slug":"gardening-in-august-everything-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/gardening-in-august-everything-at-a-glance\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardening In August: Everything At A Glance!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What can you plant and still sow in August? What flowers bloom in August What can you harvest now? We reveal which tasks await us in the garden in August.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When the sun shines tirelessly in August, it&#8217;s not only outdoor pools that are in high season: people are also busy working in the garden. Many vegetables can finally be harvested, but planting and sowing is still possible in August. In addition, thanks to gardening in August, many plants are already laying the foundation for a good harvest next year. We&#8217;ll tell you here which work is pending and which gardening tips you should definitely know in August.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sowing_and_planting_in_August\"><\/span>Sowing and planting in August<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661f973475ace\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661f973475ace\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/gardening-in-august-everything-at-a-glance\/#Sowing_and_planting_in_August\" title=\"Sowing and planting in August\">Sowing and planting in August<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/gardening-in-august-everything-at-a-glance\/#What_can_you_plant_in_August\" title=\"What can you plant in August?\">What can you plant in August?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/gardening-in-august-everything-at-a-glance\/#What_else_can_you_sow_in_August\" title=\"What else can you sow in August?\">What else can you sow in August?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/gardening-in-august-everything-at-a-glance\/#Harvest_in_August_what_is_ripe_now\" title=\"Harvest in August: what is ripe now?\">Harvest in August: what is ripe now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/gardening-in-august-everything-at-a-glance\/#What_blooms_in_August\" title=\"What blooms in August\">What blooms in August<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/gardening-in-august-everything-at-a-glance\/#More_gardening_work_in_August\" title=\"More gardening work in August\">More gardening work in August<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Anyone who thinks that it is already too late in August to plant new plants is very wrong: In fact, some vegetables, as well as berries and flowers, can still be sown or planted in summer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_plant_in_August\"><\/span>What can you plant in August?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>August is not only the perfect time to nibble on berries, it is also wonderful to plant. In the best-case scenario, strawberry plants ( <em>Fragaria<\/em> ) move into their new bed at the beginning of August so that they can develop enough roots by autumn. Pay attention to the bed change so that there is no rebuilding damage. But August is also the best time to plant blueberries ( <em>Vaccinium myrtillus).<\/em> In the vegetable patch, on the other hand, tuber fennel ( <em>Foeniculum vulgare<\/em> var. <em>Azoricum<\/em> ) can be used, which can be preferred indoors from the end of July.<\/p>\n<p>Chinese cabbage ( <em>Brassica rapa<\/em> subsp <em>. Pekinensis<\/em> ), kohlrabi ( <em>Brassica oleracea<\/em> var. <em>Gongylodes<\/em> ), cauliflower ( <em>Brassica oleracea<\/em> var. <em>Botrytis<\/em> ) and broccoli ( <em>Brassica oleracea<\/em> var. <em>Italica<\/em> ) can also move into the bed at the beginning of August. Unfortunately, the planting season for endives ( <em>Cichorium endivia<\/em> ) ends in August: the seedlings have to be planted in the bed by the end of the month at the latest so that they can flourish. Even in the ornamental garden, there is still a <em>lot of activity<\/em> <em>because you can plant the steppe candle (Eremurus<\/em> ) as well as classic autumn bloomers such as the autumn crocus (Colchium autumnale). The beautiful Madonna lily ( <em>Lilium candidum<\/em> ) is also allowed to move into its new place in August.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/e1cb97a627a25b03c1526b543073d2c2.jpg\" alt=\"Gardening in August: Everything at a glance!\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Berries<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wild-strawberry-planting-care-propagation\/\">strawberry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/blueberry-blueberry-soil-what-should-be-considered\/\">blueberry<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vegetable patch<\/strong>: cauliflower, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/growing-lettuce-instructions-for-growing-lactuca-sativa\/\">lettuce<\/a>, kohlrabi, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fennel-types\/\">fennel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ornamental plants<\/strong>: gold crocus, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/autumn-crocus\/\">autumn crocus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/growing-saffron-crocus\/\">saffron crocus<\/a>, steppe candle, ornamental onion<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_can_you_sow_in_August\"><\/span>What else can you sow in August?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even in August, sowing is still busy: Autumn crops such as Chinese cabbage, winter hedge onions ( <em>Allium fistulosum<\/em> ), and winter radish ( <em>Raphanus sativus<\/em> var. <em>Sativus<\/em> ) can be sown without any problems. Plants with a short growth phase such as lamb&#8217;s lettuce ( <em>Valerianella locusta<\/em> ) or radishes ( <em>Raphanus sativus<\/em> var. <em>Sativus<\/em> ) can also be planted. Likewise, you can <em>still sow dill (Anethum graveolens<\/em> ) and spinach <em>(Spinacia oleracea<\/em> ) in August without any problems. If you want to <em>harvest Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris<\/em> subsp <em>. Vulgaris<\/em> ) this year, you should hurry &#8211; the last date for sowing is at the beginning of August.<\/p>\n<p>But what else can you sow in August? In fact, you can even sow flowers: real chamomile ( <em>Matricaria chamomilla<\/em> ) will captivate you when you plant them in August, the next year with pretty flowers and their unmistakable scent. The cornflower ( <em>Centaurea cyanus<\/em> ) can also be sown at the end of August &#8211; it will bloom particularly early next year and delight insects with its rich nectar supply.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/9a545d8ba617e0172542f0153162de38.jpg\" alt=\"Gardening in August: Everything at a glance!\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vegetables<\/strong>: Chinese cabbage, dill, Swiss chard, radishes, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/how-to-grow-spinach\/\">spinach<\/a>, winter hedge onions, winter radish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salad<\/strong>: lamb&#8217;s lettuce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ornamental bed<\/strong>: real chamomile<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> A hardy green manure such as the vetch ( <em>Vicia villosa<\/em> ) (60 g \/ 10 m\u00b2) or grass-clover (35 g \/ 10 m\u00b2) can be planted in the soil in August to improve it over the winter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harvest_in_August_what_is_ripe_now\"><\/span>Harvest in August: what is ripe now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>August is a real festival for gardening enthusiasts: hardly a month offers so much choice of fresh fruit and vegetables. <em>Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus<\/em> ), peppers ( <em>Capsicum<\/em> ), and tomatoes ( <em>Solanum Lycopersicum<\/em> ), which can now do without a greenhouse, are traditionally part of the seasonal vegetables in August. But also different types of cabbage, beans, fennel, potatoes ( <em>Solanum tuberosum<\/em> ), and kohlrabi are finally fresh on the table again.<\/p>\n<p>Many are particularly pleased that the fruit season really starts again in August. Apples ( <em>Malus<\/em> <em>Domestica<\/em> ), pears ( <em>Pyrus<\/em> ), peaches ( <em>Prunus persica<\/em> ), and <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/plum-tree-plants-instructions-tips-for-care\/\">plums<\/a> ( <em>Prunus domestica<\/em> ) bear their ripe fruits from August. <em>Fresh watermelons (Citrullus lanatus<\/em> ), but also blackberries ( <em>Rubus<\/em> ) and cranberries ( <em>Vaccinium Vitis-idaea<\/em> ) from our own cultivation ensure particularly sweet moments. Those who prefer something a little crunchy will also get their money&#8217;s worth, as numerous types of lettuce are ready for harvest in August.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vegetables<\/strong>: Eggplant, cauliflower, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-broccoli\/\">broccoli<\/a>, mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, broad beans, pickled cucumbers, peas, fennel, potatoes, carrots, kohlrabi, Swiss chard, peppers, parsnips, leeks, radishes, radish, red cabbage, cucumber, summer leek, pointed cabbage, runner beans, celery, Tomatoes, white cabbage, savoy cabbage, sweet corn, zucchini, onions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lettuce<\/strong> : batavia, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/oakleaf-hydrangea-2\/\">oak leaf<\/a>, iceberg, lettuce, lollo rosso, dandelion, radicchio<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fruit<\/strong>: apples, apricots, pears, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, currants, mirabelle plums, peaches, plums, cranberries, sweet cherries, gooseberries, sour cherries, watermelon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_blooms_in_August\"><\/span>What blooms in August<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What would summer be without flowers? Especially during the warm summer months, the colorful play of colors of the flowers enchants us every time anew. But what actually blooms in August? In fact, quite a lot: For example, the sun&#8217;s eye ( <em>Heliopsis<\/em> ) lives up to its name and shines in competition with the sun. <em>Ball thistles (Echinops<\/em> ), on the other hand, bring a modern, almost futuristic flair to the bed, whose circular flowers almost seem to float. The scented nettle ( <em>Agastache foeniculum<\/em> ), on the other hand, with its inflorescences ensures an intense odor experience, water dost ( <em>Eupatorium cannabinum<\/em> ) shows its pink flowers on the edge of the pond. Meanwhile, night owls can marvel at <em>the magnificent flowers of the mirabilis Jalapa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>But not only the perennial bed blooms in August: the aromatic <em>mountain rue (Artemisia abrotanum<\/em> ) and the spicy curry herb ( <em>Helichrysum italicum<\/em> ) bloom in the herb bed. The bush chestnut ( <em>Aesculus parviflora<\/em> ) also shows its delicate flowers and is an approach point for numerous night owls. The buddleia ( <em>Buddleja<\/em> ) wears its flower arrangement and the cinnamon ( <em>Clethra<\/em> ) attracts with its beautiful flowers and a beguiling vanilla scent.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4ba0805d60379e147626aa6ac0a48a5f.jpg\" alt=\"Gardening in August: Everything at a glance!\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Perennials<\/strong>: scented nettle, spherical thistle, girl&#8217;s eye, evening primrose, sun eye, sun bride, splendid candle, water dost, miracle flower<\/p>\n<p><strong>Herbs<\/strong>: curry herb, dill, rowan, lemon balm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trees and bushes<\/strong>: blood trumpet tree, buddleia, bush chestnut, cinnamon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_gardening_work_in_August\"><\/span>More gardening work in August<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When gardening in August, of course, it&#8217;s not just about harvesting and sowing in the vegetable patch &#8211; other parts of the garden are also busy. The following tasks belong to the garden month of August.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cutting blackberries:<\/strong> After the harvest is before the harvest &#8211; since blackberries mainly bear berries on the branches that were formed in the previous year, the two-year-old shoots should be cut just above the ground after the harvest. Only this year&#8217;s shoots are left on the bush when cutting the blackberries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keeping the lawn healthy:<\/strong> Even in August, the lawn must not be neglected: In addition to sprinkling, regular mowing is mandatory to keep the grass in good shape. In addition, the lawn can be slowly prepared for winter with a good autumn lawn fertilizer. In addition, August is the ideal time to close small gaps in the lawn with a lawn repair.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watering:<\/strong> In August it&#8217;s time for water: to prevent the lawn and flowers from drying out, they should be watered regularly. To keep evaporation as low as possible, water is poured in the early morning or late evening hours.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3d590f1997506b3a666c85e58189b451.jpg\" alt=\"Gardening in August: Everything at a glance!\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trimming hedges:<\/strong> Vigorous hedges such as privet ( <em>Ligustrum vulgare<\/em> ) or hornbeam ( <em>Carpinus betulus<\/em> ) often need a second cut in August after the first cut in June to stay in shape. But be careful: don&#8217;t wait too long, the plants need enough regeneration time before winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cutting lavender:<\/strong> To keep the aromatic lavender ( <em>Lavandula angustifolia<\/em> ) attractive and in shape, it is important to cut it back regularly. If the lavender has almost completely faded at the end of August, it can be shortened by about a third.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caring for roses:<\/strong> In August, faded side shoots in cultivated roses should be shortened to stimulate the formation of new flowers. In addition, roses are fertilized one last time in August before winter. You can find out how to properly fertilize roses in this article.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share perennials:<\/strong> If you want to share perennials that have bloomed in early summer or spring, August is the perfect season. Try to injure as few roots as possible when dividing, so the plants will grow back better later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shorten faded daylilies:<\/strong> When the flowering time of the beautiful daylily ( <em>Hemerocallis<\/em> ) is over, its leaves begin to turn unsightly brown. As soon as this happens, the daylilies should be cut about 10 to 15 centimeters above the ground &#8211; the cut of the daylilies encourages the growth of new, fresh leaves at the base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cutting walnuts:<\/strong> As a rule, walnut trees ( <em>Juglans regia<\/em> ) can do well without a cut, but if a cut is required, it should be done in August. The reason for this is that the heavily bleeding wounds lose less fluid in August than in the other months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fertilize tomatoes:<\/strong> If you want to look forward to a rich tomato harvest, you can use fertilizer again in August: the plants can only be supplied with sufficient nutrients from a good fertilizer, bring maximum yield.<\/p>\n<p>Even if summer is slowly making way for autumn, the gardening season is far from over. Find out what <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/gardening-in-september\/\">gardening is due in September<\/a> in this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What can you plant and still sow in August? What flowers bloom in August What can you harvest now? We reveal which tasks await us in the garden in August. 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