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• When purchasing grass seed check tag for Germination %of that lot of seed. Use a mixture of 3 varieties.Check Carolina Lawns Publication.
• Scout for fire ants
• Check transplants for insects. Ex Loopers, cabbage worms, Harlequin bugs.
• Late summer can be a good time to work on managing tough to control invasive plants. Use a broad spectrum systemic herbicide such as glyphosate or a brushy killer product.
• We are in full hurricane season, Prepare or check your Emergency Kit. review your emergency weather plan.
• Don’t be too quick to cut back perennials and ornamental grasses. The standing stems and foliage can provide habitat and cover for beneficial insects and birds over the winter.

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• With forecasted heavy rain open rows to prevent flooding in your garden
• Plant tall fescue now.
• Check for crusting of soil where recently planted seed in your fall garden
• Think about how you could compost your fall leaves.
• Prepare for inclement weather now. Emergency Kit, Have A Plan for Inclement weather!
• Get ready to plant trees and shrubs.
• Order bulbs that you will plant this fall.
• Consider adding plants to your landscape that will add beauty in the winter.
• Keep your Garden Journal up to date. Take pictures of what you grew this spring and what you have planted in the fall garden for future reference.
• Avoid pruning.
• Take stock of leftover garden seed.

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• Protect Lawn equipment by putting your contact information on the equipment, also photo equipment for insurance purposes.
• Chop up fresh garden herbs, place in ice cube trays, then fill with water and freeze. Save the herb cubes to add to your soups and stews over the winter.
• Start planning your fall landscape projects now
• Check out the NC State Extension Plant Toolbox to research plants for those fall landscape projects.
• Know what to plant and when in the garden with a copy of the Central piedmont planting guide
• Make plans for tall fescue fertilization and/or seeding in early September.
• Share excess vegetables with friends and neighbors who don’t have a garden.
• Make sure leftover garden seed is stored in a cool, dry location, or even better in the refrigerator or freezer.

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• Check Soil moisture before watering plants.
• Wear proper PPE when doing Garden chores Stay Hydrated !!!!!!
• Check daily for insects and disease in the garden
• Start planning for Lawn renovation now! Ex. Soil test, grass seed,Carolina Lawns publication

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• Keep your garden journal updated daily
• Tomatoes and peppers may drop blossoms during hot weather, but fruit set should resume after temps fall again.
• Pull out suckers on your tomatoes
• Tall fescue can go dormant during summer months, needing little water.
• Provide irrigation for your garden vegetables needs at least 1 inch of water per week.
• Many vegetable crops can be planted in July to extend your harvest into late summer and fall.
• Always read the label each time you use a pesticide
• Check label for temperature guidance when using herbicides.
• Start making plans for a fall garden. Ex seed, design of the fall garden
• If planning a tall fescue lawn renovation, time to get busy.
• When you hear thunder it is time to leave the garden.

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