Summer Flower Gardening

Seasonal Gardening:

summer gardening title

~Flower of the Month~
June-Rose July-Larkspur August-Gladiola


Full Sun: Hibiscus Marigold Geranium Zinnia Cosmos Roses Petunia Daisy Portulaca Verbena	Shade: Begonia Lobelia Impatiens Viola Lamium Hypoestes Mimulus Ageratum Nicotiana Fuschia

Bulbs:
African Lily
Canna
Gladiolus
Daylily
Iris
Tuberose
Gloxinia
Dahlia
Nerine

Decorative Foliage:
Fern
Caladium
Kale
Burning Bush
Dusty Miller
Bishops Weed
Lilyturf
Blue Ajuga

Vines:
Clematis
Bougainvillea
Passionflower
Morning Glory
Moonflower
Sweetpea
Black Eyed Susan
Honeysuckle

Plant fall blooming bulbs in June.
Divide daffodils and hyacinths in early June.
Plant gladiolas in early June for bloom this summer.
Sow biennial seeds during summer months
Feed roses with a complete fertilizer in June.
Deadhead flowers for continuous bloom through the season.
Plant perennial seeds for next year at the end of June.
Stake and tie perennials.
Trim hedges and topiaries in June.
Plant fall pansy seeds in July.
Clean up spring bulbs after foliage has ripened.
Fertilize all flowering annuals every two weeks during summer.
Cut back baby's breath in July for a second late summer bloom.
Sow poppy seeds outdoors in August.
Divide bearded iris and lily of the valley bulbs in August.
Water container plants daily during hot dry weather.

June Gardening Tasks
July Gardening Tasks
August Gardening Tasks
Ferry-Morse Summer Garden Info
Deadheading Flowers
Gardening in the Shade
Awesome Accents Flowers
Fernlea Flowers Annual Variety
Preparing For Fall
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To everything, there is a season.
~Ecclesiastes

Fall
Gardening

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