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Articles listed under “summer”

Fernleaf bleeding heart — April 21, 2009

Unlike old-fashioned bleeding heart, which usually goes dormant in the summer, fernleaf bleeding heart blooms from midspring to fall.

Butterfly container garden — March 17, 2009

Want to bring in the butterflies? Create a garden using plants they love. The butterflies will flock to the “buffet” selection of flowers.

Double Knock Out rose — January 27, 2009

Double Knock Out could be the perfect landscape rose.

Gerbera daisy — December 23, 2008

Who doesn’t love a daisy? Gerberas produce flowers up to 4 in. in diameter atop single, unbranched stems, making them excellent for cutting.

New England aster — September 16, 2008

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, planting asters is a good start.

Maple leaf scorch — September 2, 2008

If your maple looks like someone used a torch on the leaves — especially near the top and on the southern side — your tree is probably suffering from leaf scorch.

Using containers in borders — August 26, 2008

Containers aren’t just for porches, patios and decks — you can also put them in your perennial borders. Here are some tips to help you decide where to place the containers.

Grasshoppers — August 26, 2008

If you’ve walked through tall grass in the summer, you’ve seen grasshoppers leaping away in all directions.

Swordleaf inula — August 19, 2008

If you have clay soil, you might want to try growing swordleaf inula. The mounds of small swordlike leaves are almost covered with 1-in.-diameter golden-yellow flowers in midsummer.

‘Victoria’ mealycup sage — July 29, 2008

What could be better in a summer border than a lush mass of blue flowers? ‘Victoria’ is one of the best sages for massing, and the flowers and foliage are denser than many other species.

Designing with marigolds — July 8, 2008

Marigolds are some of the most versatile annuals you can grow. They will blend with almost any color in your garden and have a variety of heights.

Heat stress symptoms — July 8, 2008

Summer heat can be as damaging as winter cold. Here are some symptoms of heat-stress damage and some strategies for surviving the summer.

‘Gift’ zinnia — May 6, 2008

This heirloom zinnia is the perfect addition to any garden, regardless of age. This all-red variety hails from Russia, but has been grown in North America for a long time.