Vegetables are limited to cherry tomato, pepper and okra.
Annuals tolerant of heat include amaranthus, torenia, vinca, zinnia, coleus, cosmos and marigold. Keep mulch 1-2 inches away from all plant stems. Inspect trees at the beginning of the month for pruning work. August, September and October are the big hurricane months with the peak of the season activity on Sept.10. Cut back poinsettias before the end of August for the last time in order to ensure good winter color.