Summer Interest - Page 7 of 202 - Fine Gardening
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How-ToBudget-Friendly Garden Hacks and Tips to Keep Things Organized
Winning tip: Handy garden tool tote Several years ago while shopping at a big-box store, I spotted this tote in the household-cleaning section. In addition to carrying cleaning supplies, it can…
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DesignNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Midwest
Whorled Milkweed Asclepias verticillata Zones: 3–9 Size: 1 to 2½ feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; adaptable to a wide range of…
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DesignNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Southeast
Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Zones: 3–9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; wet to average soil Native range:…
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DesignNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Mid-Atlantic
American Dittany Cunila origanoides Zones: 5–8 Size: 10 to 18 inches tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil Native range: Central and eastern United States American…
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DesignNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Northeast
‘Dart's Gold’ Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’ Zones: 3–7 Size: 4 to 6 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Native range: Eastern North…
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How-ToTips for Keeping Plants Alive Through a Heat Wave
The plants recommended in this article are very heat tolerant, but even the best-adapted plants need a little extra care when extreme heat strikes. Since heat can stress plants, and…
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DesignMardi Gras Sneezeweed is a Native that has No Problem with Intense Heat or Drought
While traveling in England in July a few years ago—which happened to be during a scorching heat wave—I kept noticing one plant; it stood out proudly despite the steamy conditions.…
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DesignA Guide to Growing and Caring for Elephant’s Ears
A little excitement may be the very thing that your garden is missing. Whether beautifying northern or southern landscapes, installing tropical glasshouse plantings, or creating blockbuster horticultural exhibitions, I have…
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DesignThe Best Plants for Areas with Extreme Heat
From temperature extremes to shifting rainfall patterns, communities coast to coast are experiencing the increasing impacts of climate change. In many areas summers are hotter and drier, making gardeners more…
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DesignWhimsy in the Garden
Hi GPODers! While plants are our bread and butter here at Fine Gardening, we all know that garden design involves so much more than just great plants. Hardscaping like paths…
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