"Your garden is hardier than you think and there are plenty of gardening tasks for August that will keep your flower and vegetable gardens going longer," advises Marie Iannotti, About's Gardening Guide. Marie's reminders to keep deadheading flowers, etc. will help you extend the growing season to its limits. As much as I sometimes crave the crisper days of autumn this time of year, I'm not ready to give up my summer blooms yet!