If your beds and containers didn't turn out the way you'd envisioned this year, it’s not too late to remedy the situation – as long as you choose wisely. Here’s a list of a few plants that can take the heat of Southern summer: Zinnia: These candy-colored annuals light up your landscape -- and are tough as nails. Angelonia: The flowers may remind you of cool-weathering loving snapdragons, but angelonias are tough customers that survive hot, dry conditions. Salvia: It’s not surprising that most...

Common Heat-Related Issues in Your Zone 8a Vegetable Garden (and How to Beat Them!)

Summer is in full swing – its hot! humid! and often dry! Keeping your landscape healthy now sets you up for success into fall. Here is a quick list of things to consider. 🌿 Lawn Care Water deeply, not frequently: Aim for 1–1.5 inches of water per week (including rainfall). Water early in the morning to prevent disease. Raise your mower blade: Taller grass (especially Bermuda, Zoysia, or St. Augustine) shades the roots and helps conserve moisture. Watch for pests: Chinch bugs and armyworms...