In the central-to-southern U.S., this is your last chance to apply fertilizer to your lawn. Check with local experts for the best mix for your area, but controlled-release nitrogen will provide longer-lasting results. Your grass will be better prepped to overwinter for a brighter spring burst of green!
Old TV entertainment centers from the 90s make great toddler toy boxes. Paint and add bungee cords (or stretchy netting) along the TV opening. You now have a tidy stuffed animal zoo, and the additional shelves are great for books or smaller items!
Blocking can be an art or sewing term, but let's use it for physical activity. The American Heart Association suggests 150 minutes a week of moderate-to-intensive activity. That means you need to block out 20 minutes a day. If you are better suited to every-other-day workouts, plan to set aside an hour each time. Here's to a healthier YOU!
Tomatoes in the garden will ripen faster if you pinch out the tops of the plants and remove any growth below the lowest fruits. Also, remove new flowers to allow the existing tomatoes to fully ripen. Happy eating!
Early September still gives you time to brighten up your bedding areas. Zinnias and was begonias are great. Bulbs such as elephant's ear, calla, narcissus, and zephyr lily can also be a good addition. Diggers, begin!