If annuals are still performing well this late in the season, be sure to keep them well watered during dry fall periods. #fallgardening #gardening

Allow the fading blooms of your coneflowers to remain in the fall to attract a variety of birds that will enjoy dining on the seeds. #birds #birding

Before the temperatures get too cold, dig up and bring in some of your herb plants. Pot them up, with a good quality potting soil amended with compost, and place them on a sunny windowsill, in or near the kitchen, to spice up your winter meals. #herbs #indoors

Creating fall planters, either in a tabletop container or a raised garden bed, is a great way to prepare your garden for the fall while adding seasonal interest. Relate this activity back to the spring to reflect upon how far your garden. #horttherapy #horticulture #therapy

Carefully store all your unused seed in an airtight container in your refrigerator. If stored properly, most seed can remain viable for three years. #seeds #seedsaving

Bring a piece of the garden inside for the winter. Coleus is a wonderfully versatile plant because of its unusual foliage and ability to root easily from stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings as winter approaches to root in soil for indoor use. #coleus #indoorgarden

Wait until roses have dropped all their leaves before doing a thorough bed clean-up and laying down fresh mulch. This will help prevent disease problems next growing season. #rosecare #rosegardener

After the first frost blackens their tops, dig up your tender summer-flowering bulbs. Treat them with bulb dust, pack them in peat moss and store them in a dark but well ventilated area for the winter. Check on them monthly; remove and dispose of any soft or moldy ones. #bulbs

Finish planting your spring flowering bulbs this month. Protect them from foraging squirrels with a layer of crushed oyster shells. Don't forget to add a handful of bone meal to each planting hole to give your bulbs a good start. #springbulbs #squirrel

Ornamental cabbage and kale color up best in cool weather. Colors intensify and really brighten the garden as the temperature drops. #fallcolors #cabbage

Mums provide an array of colors and bloom shapes that make them the stars of the autumn garden, and the blooms last for weeks! #autumn #flowers

Gourds and mini pumpkins are a staple of fall decorating. Use them to create porch displays, centerpieces, basket arrangements and even garlands. #falldecor

It's not uncommon for plants to wilt on hot afternoons even though soil has adequate moisture. The wilting occurs because plants are losing water faster than their roots can absorb it. Leaves should revive by early evening. If not, water deeply. #summergardening #thesummergarden

August is fresh tomato time! Nothing beats the flavor of a tomato fresh from your own garden in the summer time! With so many different varieties to try, you can experiment with new ones every year along with the tried and true favorites. #gardenfresh #tomatoes

Remember that your mower blades should be sharpened every 8-10 hours of actual cutting time. If the tips of your grass plants look torn, frayed, or are yellowed, it is time to sharpen your mower blades! #lawns #lawncare #lawncaretips #healthylawn #lawnmaintenance #lawngoals

Kaytdids are nocturnal relatives of grasshoppers and you may occasionally encounter one in your garden. They do feed on certain leaves but rarely do much damage and actually may benefit the garden by consuming small insects such as aphids. #katydid #insects

High temperatures can prevent pepper, tomato and bean plants from forming fruits or pods. They should resume fruiting with a return to cooler weather. Hot weather may also cause lower tomato leaves to roll. Die-back of older leaves is natural. #summer #peppers #tomatoes #beans

Take cuttings of plants you want to overwinter. Choices may include fuchsia, scented geranium, coleus, or wax begonia. Stick 3- to 4-inch green stem cuttings in soil. Place pots in a shaded spot, and keep soil moist. #fuchsia #coleus

What fun to watch dragonflies hovering around your pond in the summer! Adult dragonflies eat only insects they can catch while flying, including lots of mosquitoes! Dragonfly larvae developing in your pond also consume many mosquito larvae! #dragonfly #mosquitocontrol

Stay hydrated in the heat! Always be prepared. Carry water with you when hiking, biking and gardening. #drinkwater #hydration