Divide and replant iris very 3-5 years. Water during dry spells. One deep weekly watering is better than several light sprinklings. Keep vegetables harvested to promote increased production. Check plants for infestations of damaging insects.
Controls are more effective if applied just as insects appear.
Keep tomatoes mulched and evenly moist to help prevent blossom-end rot. August Plant lettuce, spinach, peas, radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, and cabbage for fall harvests. Cut herbs and flowers for drying. Topdress and seed bare spots in the lawn. Don't allow annual weeds to set seed.