Yes! We can plant year round... with these tips in mind...

Yes!  We can plant year round… just be mindful of these tips when planting in the heat of summer.

1. Plant Heat-Tolerant Varieties

Choose plants that can handle high temperatures and humidity:

• Zinnias, vinca, pentas, sedum, grasses, portulaca, celosia, gaillardia, bougainvillea, coreopsis, roses, coneflowers, salvia

• Shrubs and trees approved for zone 8a

2. Be mindful of how important watering is

• Newly planted shrubs, trees, annuals or perennials have small immature root systems.  The only water they can access is the water you provide to the root ball. 

• Be mindful in summer that you must supply that water source until the root system matures and can access water deep below the soil surface.

• Early morning watering is best… but thorough watering is even more important.

• Water deeply to encourage strong root growth.

• Don’t rely on sprinkler systems for new plants.

3. Mulch Generously

• Apply 2–3 inches of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

4. Provide Afternoon Shade

• Our afternoon sun is HARSH. 

• Use shade cloth or plant taller crops to shield sensitive plants from the harshest afternoon sun.

• Keep in mind plants that are getting more afternoon sun will need more water than the same plant in afternoon shade.

5. Use slow release fertilizer

• Too much nitrogen packed fertilizer in high heat can stress plants. Use a slow-release fertilizer to keep feeding gentle and steady.  We recommend Microlife or Holly Tone.