LANDSCAPING : The morning dew catches sunlight on ornamental grasses, creating a magical display! Divide crowded ornamental alliums and plant the divisions 6 inches deep and 12 inches apart for future seasons. / Trim spent blooms from early summer flowering shrubs like weigela and deutzia to redirect energy to root development. / Edge garden beds with a sharp spade, creating clean lines that highlight your garden’s structure while removing invasive root systems. / Apply a thin layer of compost around established perennials to strengthen their root systems during this favorable phase.
VEGETABLE PATCH : Root crops thrive under today’s waning crescent influence! Direct sow fall radishes like ‘Daikon’ and ‘Black Spanish’ in rows 1/4 inch deep and 3 inches apart, keeping soil consistently moist until germination. / Harvest early potatoes by gently digging around the plants with a garden fork, taking care not to damage the tubers. / Hill up soil around leeks to increase the length of the blanched stems – add 2-3 inches of soil, leaving the top leaves exposed. / Plant out sweet potato slips in well-drained soil, spacing them 12 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart.
INDOORS : Those potted plants need attention too! Repot root-bound houseplants into containers one size larger, using fresh potting mix with good drainage properties. / Divide overcrowded peace lilies and spider plants, ensuring each division has adequate roots before replanting in fresh medium. / Take root cuttings from mint, lemon balm and other herbs to expand your indoor herb collection – 3-inch sections placed horizontally in moist soil will quickly develop new shoots.