Backyard Garden Club

Welcome to the August 2024 issue of the City of Brampton’s Backyard Garden Club

e-newsletter!

In this issue, learn more about the essentials of watering, what to avoid to keep your garden thriving and all about bok choy!

Have gardening questions? Email us.

Pay special attention to your seasonal plants this month!



August is an important time to give your veggies and flowering plants some attention. Remember, deep watering is essential for your established garden and plants, do not let the ground dry out. Mulching 3-4 inches on top of the soil will help conserve moisture, suppress weeds and cool the temperature of the soil. Grass clippings can make excellent mulch!

No, no's for this time of year...

• Do not prune or trim trees and shrubs, there is not enough time for cuts to heal.
• Do not fertilize roses, trees, or shrubs from now until spring as the new growth does not have enough time to survive the winter.

Contributed by Carole Spraggett, Brampton Horticultural Society