Want to make hummingbirds see red? Plant a firebush in your garden. Also called scarlet bush, it is not only among the easiest of plants to grow, but it also stays in bloom throughout the growing season with clusters of tubular red buds and flowers. Because the Southern growing season overlaps the spring and fall migration times of the ruby-throated hummingbird, and red is by far their favorite color, these blossoms will summon them to your garden.
11 End-of-Summer Gardening Mistakes Experts Want You to Avoid
01.09.2024 - 17:31 / thespruce.com
If you've just embraced the beauty and magic of starting a homegrown garden, then you know there's lots to learn… and mistakes to make. From overwatering to underwatering, not planting the right companion plants, failing to remove weeds or pesky pests, anything and everything is bound to happen when you start your own garden.
It's true that the summer months are the best for producing a bountiful harvest, but that doesn't mean when summer ends, so does your gardening responsibilities. There's still lots to be done to upkeep your plants for the next season, but oftentimes, mistakes are made that could have been avoided.
That's why we spoke to four gardening experts for their professional advice on the best way to maintain a garden when summer starts to wrap. Here are 8 end-of-summer mistakes they want you to avoid so you have a happy, healthy garden the next time around.
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If you're planning on making adjustments to your garden after the current season, it's time to start planning ahead by answering the questions the top questions McCrary wants you to keep in mind: What do you need for your property in your climate? What service providers do you want to be lining up for the fall and winter months? How can you end the summer season well and finish your DIY garden projects or contract other projects?
If you're planning on putting new vegetables or flowers in your garden next year, the end of summer is the perfect time to read up on your new garden additions and build your knowledge on these plants so you know when to plant them and best care for them to give them a healthy life.
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