In This Issue:

• Evaluating Trees for Storm Resistance - Getting Ready for Hurricanes

By: Chris Dunaway

• Prepare for Fall Tomatoes

By: Anna Timmerman

• Weed of the Month – Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum)

By: Dr. Joe Willis

• Plant Nutrition Part 2 – Organic vs Chemical Fertilizers & Crop-Specific Fertilizers

By: Dr. Joe Willis

• Another Weed to Battle - Chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria)

By: Will Afton.

• Super Plant Spotlight - Beacon Impatiens

By: Chris Dunaway

August Planting Guide

In the Kitchen with Austin

Local Garden Centers

August Garden Checklist

Lawn Care Do’s & Don’t’s

Cover photo: The large tree in the photo has dead branches, rotting roots, detached bark and termites. It is definitely dangerous and should be removed soon.

Photo by Chris Dunaway