Aaahhh summer! The living is easier.
Summer is definitely the time to enjoy your garden and patio. July is the summer midpoint and a good time to take a second look at those flowerbeds – do they need a face-lift? We have just what you need in the blooming department.
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Marigolds – Marigolds are summer blooming flowers whose colors range from pale yellow through bright orange and then dark rust. They are a favorite for full sun, coming in various heights from 6 to 24″. Brushing against the leaves releases its unique fragrance. Marigolds are said to be excellent companion plants, repelling some of the undesirable small sucking insects.
Petunias – Petunias fill a niche beautifully with their saucer-shaped flowers with a range from pinks through reds and purples. Petunias like sunny locations and can tumble nicely down the side of a pot or basket.
Zinnias – Zinnias make a brilliant addition to the summer flower garden, loved by novice and expert gardeners alike. The pollinators love them too! They bloom effortlessly from summer to frost, and the more you cut, the more they branch and bloom. Keep zinnias consistently moist but not soggy; allowing the top inch of soil to dry between watering once plants are established.
Vinca – If you love the look & profusion of impatiens but need something that thrives in full sun, annual vinca is a great choice. Enjoy an abundance of small, colorful flowers all summer long and well into our warm fall.
Loads of flower colors to choose from and the deep green leaves are always attractive.
Cosmos – White, rose or dark pink “daisy style” flowers. It is available in a variety of sizes from compact to nearly 4 foot tall. Cosmos have finely textured foliage and is capped by the colorful blooms each with a sunny-colored ‘eye’. hardy through the first frosts.
