Gardening Tips For July

Gardening in July: This is one of the most productive months in the garden, but there’s still time to plant and plenty to enjoy Perennials Keep up with deadheading bedding plants, sweet peas and roses. The flowers on dahlias will need to be cut off once...

Vegetables That Are Perfect to Plant in Late Summer

Vegetables That Are Perfect to Plant in Late Summer The long dog days of summer are here as the days are hotter and the sun sets late into the night. Any cool season vegetable you had in your garden are at the end of their days and warm season veggies are still going...

Summer Rose Care Tips

Summer Rose Care Tips Aahh, mid summer. This is the time of the year when all the annuals you planted this spring are finally blooming. And the long, warm days seem to intensify the fragrance of summer blooming Lilies and roses. It’s the time to revel in the...

How to water plants in the Summer

To prevent your plants hanging their heads in summer, they need plenty of water. But how much, how often, water from above or below? Here you find some smart and helpful facts for watering your plants. Rule no. 1: Keep evenly moist Most plants depend on even moisture....

What to do during a drought

WHAT TO DO DURING A DROUGHT Spray Trees & Shrubs With An Anti-Transpirant If pruning, only remove dead material from trees and shrubs, anything more will encourage new growth.  This takes energy that a drought stressed plant cannot afford.  Instead, spray leaves...