August

Things to expect:

Weather will remain hot, but stress on plants will be relieved due to monsoon season.Fungus problems will continue due to rains and warm, humid conditions.
Ant and termites are more active because of summer storms.
Lawn insects can be damaging during this season.

Things to do:

Relieve summer heat stress of plants by watering the total area under the branch spread of trees and shrubs longer than normal.

Early morning watering is preferred.

Ready fall vegetable gardens.

Thin and bag date fruit bunches now for good, quality fruit.