Articles listed under “summer”
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
designing with marigolds
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. Since marigolds are heat- and drought-tolerant, they’re excellent subjects for containers, where the soil sometimes dries out between waterings. Unless you are planting a big container [...]
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.
