Create Your Garden

Summer - Expert Tips for Gardening Success

Summer gardening can be a challenging yet rewarding venture. Here are some expert tips to make your garden thrive during the summer months:

  • Watering: Due to high temperatures and increased evaporation, summer gardening requires regular watering. Water deeply and less frequently to encourage root growth. Consider watering in the early morning to reduce evaporation and prevent fungal diseases.
  • Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around your plants to help conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. This will keep your plant roots cooler during the hottest part of the day.
  • Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms (deadheading) to encourage plants to produce more flowers. This not only keeps your garden looking tidy but also promotes continuous blooming.
  • Pest Control: Watch out for pests that can be more active in summer. Regularly check your plants for any signs of damage and use organic or chemical controls if necessary.
  • Feed Plants: Many plants, especially annuals and vegetables, benefit from regular feeding during the growing season. Use a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
  • Choose the Right Plants: Some plants are more heat-tolerant than others. Choose plants that thrive in your local climate conditions for best results. Some great summer plants include Daylilies, Marigolds, Petunias, Sunflowers, Zinnias, and Basil.
  • Provide Shade: If you live in a very hot climate, consider adding shade to protect your plants from the harsh afternoon sun.
Summer, Summer Annuals, Summer Perennials, Summer Bulbs, Summer Flowers, Summer Borders, Summer Containers, Summer Plant Combinations, Summer Border Ideas, Plant Combination Ideas
Refine by
Clear all filters
HardinessWhat's My Zone?
Climate Zones
Plant Types
Landscaping Ideas
Garden Styles
Regions

Please Login to Proceed

You Have Reached The Free Limit, Please Subscribe to Proceed

Subscribe to Gardenia

To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of Gardenia
  • Add as many plants as you wish
  • Create and save up to 25 garden collections
Become a Member

Plant Added Successfully

You have Reached Your Limit

To add more plants, you must be a paid member of our site Become a Member

Update Your Credit
Card Information

Cancel

Create a New Collection

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

    You have been subscribed successfully

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Find your Hardiness Zone

    Find your Heat Zone

    Find your Climate Zone