By the beginning of August, cole crops like broccoli and cauliflower should be transplanted into their final location. The middle of the month also marks the last chance to complete regional garden chores such as direct sowing root vegetables and many leafy greens for late fall production.
Mid- to late-August is often an excellent time to plant fall flowers, as long as the weather isn't still so hot that the plants will suffer heat stress. But don't wait too late to plant, or you'll have a very short window to enjoy your flowers. Check the growing requirements for each plant.
Daffodils, Tulips, Hyacinths, and Alliums are all examples of spring flowers that need to be planted in the fall, in order, for them to bloom the following spring. From late September to early December fall bulbs can be planted.
Some good candidates to plant now include hydrangeas, daylilies, lilies, sedums, ornamental grasses, peonies, and bearded iris. Just be sure you keep your new plants well watered if the weather is hot and dry. Mulching the beds also helps preserve soil moisture.
In fact, many plants — such as spring bulbs and perennials — need to be planted in the late summer or early fall months, depending on your zone, in order to generate enough energy to bloom in the spring. Not to mention, it's never too late to add some colorful annuals to your outdoor space!
The ideal time for planting flowers in Ohio is from late May to mid-October. So, if you're ready to add a splash of color to your landscaping and a sweet aroma to the air, we're about to enter the proverbial calendar year sweet spot for planting flowers in the Buckeye State.
Anytime the ground is workable, meaning not frozen and the temperature is above freezing, you can install most perennials, shrubs and trees. Since summer planting is not the greatest idea, the question now becomes “spring or fall?” Spring time is acceptable to install plant material but the best time is actually fall.
Marigolds. While flowering tends to slow during the hottest days of summer, marigolds stay looking fresh and vital throughout the fall and can be either perennials or annuals. Make sure they get full sunlight, and plant them next to vegetables, as marigolds emit a scent that keeps away pests.
Vegetables that can be planted in August include leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, collards, kale and mustard. Radishes, turnips, beets and carrots can all be started from seeds in August.
Plants in the Cole or Brassica family are perfect crops you can plant in August. Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi, and Brussels sprouts all do very well in the fall. One very important thing to keep in mind is that you plant all of these plants from seedlings NOT SEED's.
Answer: Late summer (late August to mid-September) is an excellent time to plant many perennials. It is also a good time to move or divide perennials, such as peony, daylily, garden phlox, and oriental poppy.
Spinach, lettuce, kale, and collards make good crops to grow in fall in Ohio, Bennett said. So do beets, broccoli, carrots, mustard, arugula, and onions, among others. “The most important thing is to look at the seed package to see how much time it takes for a plant to mature,” she said.
Look for cold-weather favorites like hardy mums, but be sure to seek out fiery ornamental peppers, ruffled flowering cabbages and kale, vibrant and fuzzy celosia, and classically reliable pansies and violas, as well.
August is an ideal time to plant seeds for a second gardening season that can be as productive as your major early spring plantings. Late summer is perfect for a delicious fall vegetable and herb harvest.
Zinnias are one of the easiest annual flowers to grow in Ohio gardens and containers. They're brightly colored and perfect for cut flower beds or pots on a sunny deck. Zinnia plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil and bloom from mid-summer to fall.
Generally speaking, spring-flowering bulbs should be planted in the fall (a few weeks before first frost), while summer-flowering bulbs should be planted in the spring (a few weeks after last frost).
When to Plant Pansies & Violas – In Ohio, early spring and late fall are both ideal times to plant viola and pansy flowers.
The hardiest of flowers can be planted as soon as the soil in your garden can be worked, even if it's several weeks before the last frost of the season. For half-hardy flowers, hold off until a couple weeks before the final frost, and for tender flowers, plant when there's no chance of frost for the rest of the season.
Vegetables such as spinach, peas, kale, and carrots are good choices for an early spring garden. You should wait to plant tomatoes, melons, and peppers outside until late May or June. Some other vegetables are best suited to be planted weeks after frosts, such as corn and beans.
When to plant wildflowers. Wildflowers can be planted in the spring as seedlings that were started indoors or in the fall as seeds.
A: In Southern California, it's never too late to plant rosebushes. The popular “Iceberg” roses are super hardy and will rebloom without constant deadheading. They are also available in pink and burgundy flowered varieties. If you want to plant any perennials, it's a good idea to do it sooner rather than later.
For this Blooming Period, we're highlighting some late summer/fall favorites: callas; China asters; lisianthus; perennial sunflowers; and zinnias.