Lawns:
 

Annuals: This is the time of greatest stress for container plants, so move them to areas that are partially shaded by house walls, trees, fences or other structures to protect them from the dryness and overheating caused by too much sunlight.  Pots should be watered daily.
 

Perennials & Bulbs: In case you think bulbs are only for spring, check your garden center.  Fall blooming crocus and spider lilies are available now and offer immediate results.
 

Trees & Shrubs:
 

Roses: Now is the time to get your roses ready for their fall revival, even though it is still hot and flowering has reduced. Water well once each rainless week, fertilize monthly and prune out weak or misshapen growth up to one third of the plant.
 

Vegetables & Herbs:  Now is the time to plant the fall garden.  Vegetables you can plant from seed sown directly in the garden include radishes, carrots, lettuce, spinach, kale, mustard and turnips.  Set out vegetable transplants for fall crops of squash, cucumbers, broccolli and cabbage.  Transplants get a better start if they are shaded the first couple of weeks.
 

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