Articles listed under “summer”
Midsummer coverup — August 17, 2010
Many perennials bloom in early or midsummer. If you’re lucky, the foliage that’s left after they finish blooming is attractive.
Secrets to dividing in summer — August 10, 2010
If you’re noticing fewer flowers, a dead center or a plant that is shrinking, it may be time to divide. And while spring and fall are traditionally the best time to divide, many plants take summer division just fine as long as you follow a few tips.
‘Jethro Tull’ tickseed — May 11, 2010
The classic coreopsis flower is a single yellow daisy shape. But that’s not the only shape you’ll find these days.
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.
