August might feel like the perfect time to get busy in the garden, but some tasks can actually do more harm than good. Pruning camellias, azaleas, or rhododendrons now could wipe out next year’s blooms. Spraying insecticides on flowering plants risks harming pollinators. If you want rosehips, stop deadheading your roses. Hold off on trimming hedges—late-nesting birds may still be around. Leave some seed heads for wildlife, and don’t dig new beds until the soil softens in September. Order your spring bulbs now, but resist planting them until it’s cooler. What’s your go-to August garden tip or mistake to avoid? #Home #gardeningtips #AugustGarden