10 Things You Need to Do In Your Garden Before the End of Summer

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What to do in your garden no matter where you are in the West.

Wondering what to do in your garden during those last days of summer? And how can you prep your outdoor space for fall and beyond? Our checklist will help.

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• Grow seedlings of herbs such as chervil, dill, and watercress in well-draining soil in a location that receives four to six hours of sunshine. Once plants are established, snip leaves to add to salads.
• For fall color, plant asters, crimson flags, dahlias, mums, and pansies in pots. Use high-fired glazed containers instead of standard terra-cotta, which often breaks apart in winter.
• Sow seeds for cool-season root crops such as beets, radishes, rutabagas, and turnips in an area with full sun and well-amended soil.

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