Fruits and Nuts — Protect figs and other ripening fruit from birds.
Shrubs — Continue to root shrub cuttings until late in the month and mulch to keep soil moist. Remove faded blooms promptly from crape myrtle and other summer-blooming plants.
Lawns — Watch for diseases. Mow regularly Water as needed.
Roses — Keep roses healthy and actively growing. Apply fertilizer. Wash off foliage to prevent burning if any fertilizer falls on plants.
Annuals and Perennials — Water as needed to keep plants active.
Bulbs — Iris and spider lilies may be planted late this month.
Miscellaneous — Keeping flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns healthy is the major task this month. This demands close observation for insects and diseases. Water.
Vegetable Seed — Plant beans, field peas, rutabagas, squash, New Zealand spinach, and Irish potatoes. Plant cabbage, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and celery for the fall crop.
Vegetable Plants — Plant tomatoes in Central and North Alabama
