August gardening jobs checklist
- Deadhead Camellias and any other Winter flowering plants. Give them a prune.
- Feed and nurture your lawns so they’re ready to go when the warmer weather hits. Now is the time to remove Bindii if you have it.
- Protect any new or vulnerable plants from the strong August winds
- Keep an eye out for aphids and other nasties, especially on new growth
- Plant summer blooming bulbs such as Amaryllis, liliums, gladioli, dahlias, Calla lillies and Hippeastrums.
- Give your Daphne plant a light prune
- Prune long flowering roses in cooler areas and anywhere else if it hasn’t been done already
- Feed Winter flowering natives such as Acacias, Banksias, Grevilleas and Hardenbergia
- Plant citrus trees late this month to allow as much growth as possible during the warmer months. Wait if your area is still experiencing frosts.
August flower planting guide – Seeds & seedlings
Add some colour to the garden during August. Plant or sow seeds based on your climate. Be sure to also check out your local nursery for any other suitable seedlings.
Alyssum, Begonia, Calendula, Carnation, Celosia, Cineraria, Cosmos, Dahlia, Dianthus, Gerbera, Impatiens, Marigold, Nasturtium, Petunia, Phlox, Portulaca, Snapdragon, Sunflower, Sweet William, Verbena, Viola, Zinnia
Calendula, Celosia, Cosmos, Dianthus, Gerbera, Marigold, Nasturtium, Petunia, Phlox, Polyanthus, Primula, Snapdragon, Sunflower, Sweet William, Verbena, Viola
Celosia, Cosmos, Delphinium, Dianthus, Gerbera, Petunia, Phlox, Polyanthus, Primula, Viola
August fruit & vegetable planting guide – Seeds & seedlings
Asian greens, Beetroot, Cabbage (sub-tropical), Carrot (sub-tropical), Celery(sub-tropical), Chives (sub-tropical), Coriander (sub-tropical), Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce (sub-tropical), Parsley (sub-tropical), Potato (sub-tropical), Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Silverbeet, Snow Peas (sub-tropical), Spring onion, Tomato, Zucchini
Asian greens, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Chives, Coriander, Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce, Mint, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Potato, Radish, Rocket, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Spring onion, Tomato, Turnip
Broad beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Coriander, English Spinach, Lettuce, Mint, Onion, Peas, Potato, Radish, Snow peas, Turnip
August flowering plants
- Acacia
- Azalea
- Boronia
- Buddleja
- Camellia
- Geraldton wax
- Grevillea
- Hardenbergia
- Magnolia
- Michelia
- Flowering cherries
- Plum
- Quince
- Hellebore
- Clivia
- Jasmine
- Orange Trumpet Vine
Spotlight on…
Clivia miniata
This clumping plant has thick, strap-like, deep green leaves and attractive, funnel shaped orange flowers which appear in late Winter and Spring.
Perfect for a shade/part-shade garden, these perennials look stunning when mass planted under trees.
