In the Garden: Managing weeds in the garden

In the Garden: Freshen up your late season garden with strawflowers

As summer is winding down and fall approaches, your thoughts may turn to mums, asters, and pansies. Consider changing things up this year by adding deer-resistant strawflowers to your late summer and fall containers and gardens. Grow strawflowers (Xerochrysum bracteatum formerly Bracteantha) in full to part sun and moist well-drained

In the Garden: Annual flowers that thrive in the heat

As temperatures rise, some annuals slow down or stop flowering due to heat stall. They will recover as temperatures cool but may leave your gardens or containers looking less colorful. Take some time now to evaluate annual flowers that are thriving in your garden and those that may need to

In the Garden: Gathering ideas for next year's garden