Today in the Garden

July

Sunshine and blue skies generally are the norm in July as summer weather banishes June’s gloom. With the season’s change comes rising temperatures that stress gardens and gardeners alike. Irrigation is a major concern, heightened this year by a dry winter. Make sure every precious drop counts to keep your landscape and edibles healthy. Major makeovers can wait until fall but it’s not too early to plot future changes.

 

 

  • Grow Dazzling Dahlias
    Grow Dazzling Dahlias

    Native to Mexico and Guatemala, dahlias have captivated plant lovers for centuries

  • Fight Powdery Mildew
    Fight Powdery Mildew

    Overcast days and humid conditions are ideal for powdery mildew, the fungal disease that coats leaves and stems of susceptible plants with dirty-white “fur.”

  • Echinacea
    Echinacea

    Coneflowers are plants of prairies and open woods. Give them average, loamy soil in full sun or light shade.