Summer

Blue mist is a beautiful small shrub that blooms mid- to late summer in shades of blue or purple. What’s more, this easy-to-grow plant produces flowers on new wood and has no reported pest or disease problems. (Yes, it’s okay to get a little misty-eyed.)

Enjoy a colorful spring and summer with showstopping coleus! With hundreds of varieties to choose from, ranging in color, size and texture – as well as the ability to grow in sun or shade – coleus may just be the prefect annual.

Many summer gardens start with a colorful bang – then the season’s heat starts to make them fizzle. Don’t write off your garden after that first flush of colorful flowers fade. By practicing three basic gardening fundamentals, you can help keep your garden bloomin’ beautiful throughout the season!

Who doesn’t love colorful cutflowers? But forget the florist – it’s easy to grow your own! Here are a few blooming winners sure to decorate your home this summer – inside and out.

The name may sound confusing, but flowering maple is actually a beautiful annual with fantastic flowers and lovely leaves. If you’re looking for something different to dress up a sunny spot this summer, give this pretty plant a try!

Summer-flowering plants help us appreciate our gardens in the hottest part of the year. Many homeowners turn to annuals to bring their yards to life. But don’t forget trees and shrubs! Here are some other plants that can help you appreciate your summer garden (and beyond) even more.

Heliotrope is a Victorian era favorite that brings purple blooms and wonderful fragrance to the summer gardens of today. This pretty annual is so versatile, you can use it in flower beds, containers or hanging baskets!

Vacations should be relaxing and enjoyable times away from home. The last thing you want is to worry about your garden. Learn to prioritize, and you’ll come home to happy plants.

Japanese beetles are chewing pests that make a feast out of foliage. There’s a lot of talk about the different methods used to control these unwanted garden visitors. Here are a few techniques that might work for your infestation problem.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by summer’s heat and humidity. Rather than worrying about all the things you haven’t done in your garden, take a minute to reflect on all your successes – and get out there and enjoy the beauty you created!

As summer marches on, your garden’s glimmer can fade. Do your flower beds need a little extra help to carry them into fall? Here’s what one of our own plant experts did to keep hers looking fresh and flowerful.

Everyone loves a lush, green lawn. Learn how to beat the heat of summer and keep your grass thriving all season.

We all like new things – especially in the garden in the dog days of summer. But don’t make these common midseason mistakes in your garden that’ll only waste time, money, energy and, of course, water.

Everyone’s entitled to a summer vacation – and you deserve a little R&R. Just one question: Who’s gonna take care of your garden while you’re away? With a little preplanning, you and your plants can survive the separation. Here are a few helpful dos and don’ts.