Archive for July 2015
Vegetable Garden August Planting
If you have open space in your vegetable garden, August is the time to plant fall crops. Sow carrots, beets, pak choi, and lettuce now.
Read MoreZucchini Not Producing
A customer came into the store last week, concerned that she wasn’t getting any zucchini from her summer squash plants. “I think I have all male flowers,” she said. Although it does occasionally happen that a summer squash will produce all or mostly male blooms, if you have more than one plant it’s unlikely that…
Read MoreTips on Garden Design
You can learn about good garden design by looking at a photo of a display in the garden center. Read how to apply to your garden.
Read MoreJuly Daylily Care
Daylilies are reliable perennials that need some mid-summer care to improve the look of the garden. Read about deadheading, and more.
Read MoreHydrangea Color
Read which hydrangea flowers change color, and discover how to turn them pink or blue. Learn about hydrangea color myths.
Read MoreCape Cod Hydrangea Festival @ Hyannis Country Garden
Every year in July the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival celebrates summer gardens and the Cape’s favorite shrub. Check the HCG events page.
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