Late August through September is a great time to plant, transplant, divide, and collect seeds on

spent dried flowers. It is a great time to complete those projects you always wanted and get your plants in the ground so they have enough time to strengthen through the fall-winter to bloom in the spring.

 Although the weather is cooling off, it can get dry sometimes, monitor dry conditions  U.S. drought monitor map and help your new plants develop healthy  root systems watering thoroughly. 

Shred grass clippings, spent plants, leaves, and old straw and compost them. Sticks, roots, and woody stems take too long time to break down, keep them out of your compost pile.

Some of the flowers blooming in August Native gardens are black-eyed Susan, goldenrods, native sunflowers, cardinal flowers, hibiscus, New York Ironweed, Joe Pye weed, turtlehead, monkey flower, boneset, swamp milkweed, and more.

If you're looking to enhance the biodiversity of your garden using native plants is an excellent choice. Native plants are well-suited to the local climate and soil conditions, requiring less maintenance and resources than exotic species. By choosing native plants, you can help conserve water, reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides, and attract local wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. By incorporating native plants into your garden, you are actively contributing to the conservation of local species and habitats.

Overall, the use of native plants is a sustainable and environmentally friendly choice that can benefit both your garden and the larger ecosystem. Consider incorporating native plants into your garden to

enjoy their many ecological, aesthetic, and practical advantages.