Last year’s record-high temperatures across much of the country took a toll on gardens and landscapes. Once again, above-normal summer temperatures are in the forecast for many regions of the country. Adjusting how you manage your gardens and landscape can help plants thrive as temperatures rise. Water plants thoroughly to promote deep drought-tolerant roots that… Continue reading Keep Plants Thriving Despite the Heat of Summer
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Keep Your Garden Looking its Best All Summer Long
Summer means hot and often dry weather for many gardeners. Keep your garden looking its best with less water and maintenance throughout the summer. Spread a layer of organic mulch like leaves, evergreen needles or woodchips on the soil surrounding plants. This helps keep plant roots cool, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds and improves the soil… Continue reading Keep Your Garden Looking its Best All Summer Long
Summer Care for Perennial Gardens
Keep your perennial gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months with a bit of midsummer grooming and care. Investing time midseason means you’ll be enjoying beautiful gardens now through the end of the growing season. Start by deadheading, removing faded flowers, to improve the plants’ overall appearance. It won’t extend bloom time on… Continue reading Summer Care for Perennial Gardens
Plant Lilies for a Summer Garden of Elegant and Fragrant Blooms
Lilies add long-lasting color and fragrance to flower gardens and summer bouquets. These stately flowers provide vertical interest and blend nicely with other perennials. And best of all, with very little care, you’ll be enjoying them for years to come. Plant different types of lilies to extend your enjoyment from early summer into fall. The… Continue reading Plant Lilies for a Summer Garden of Elegant and Fragrant Blooms