{"id":7051,"date":"2021-08-06T13:02:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T17:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthworksjax.com\/?p=7051"},"modified":"2023-05-25T09:13:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T09:13:53","slug":"dog-days-of-summer-august-lawn-garden-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthworksjax.com\/gardencenter\/dog-days-of-summer-august-lawn-garden-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"August Lawn & Garden Tips 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

July Weather & Predictions for August<\/strong>
The hot and muggy weather of July and August, often referred to as the Dog Days of Summer, are a hot and humid benefit to heat loving plants, but are a breeding ground for pests in our landscapes. Areas of Northeast Florida had nearly twice the typical July rainfall. More rain is coming in August as higher ocean water temperatures increase the possibility of intense tropical storms and hurricanes. Consider our “Hurricane Season Landscape Preparation” tips as saturated soil increases the threat of uprooting trees and flooding in the event of hurricanes impacting the region.

Nearly a foot of rain (11.76 inches) fell in July, as The National Weather Service (NWS) reported at Craig Airport. That’s over three feet of rain accumulation in Northeast Florida thus far in 2021. With the water came the heat. July’s highest temperature was 96F, set on Saturday the 31st at the end of the regions’ hottest week of the year. According to the NWS, July 27 saw a record high dew point temperature of 80 degrees at Jacksonville International Airport (JIA). Dew points above 55 degrees feel sticky, but over 65 degrees can make breathing difficult, especially for those with respiratory conditions. Combined, the high temperature, dew point, and rainfall were a recipe for more pests and disease. Likewise, the Earth Works Landscaping Division’s drainage business is booming as a result!<\/p>\r\n