The 19 Best Perennials for Late Summer Color | Gardener's Path

Cold winters, warm summers, and a mid-length growing season mean plenty of planting options for USDA Zone 6. From bulbs like crocus and daffodils to woody shrubs like the azalea, the floral offerings for Zone 6 are top notch. But knowing when to plant, when to prune, and when to throw in the towel for a less finnicky flower (looking at you, rose) is key. Here we’ve listed some of the best plants to grow in USDA Zone 6 along with information to help you determine if it’s the right pick for your yard. 

The growing season is long in USDA Zone 9, as in, it lasts almost all year thanks to mild winters. This hardiness region extends from parts of Florida, across the lower portion of Louisiana and into coastal Georgia and Southern Texas. In these locales, salty air, sandy soil, heat, and lots of sun are prevalent. You’ll want to look for choices that can stand up to drought and are resilient when it comes to both soil and weather conditions. Tropical florals like hibiscus and showy trees like the Southern magnolia will do well in Zone 9 as well as a variety of ground covers, textural shrubs, and herbs. 

Rosa ‘Boscobel’ in a walled garden in east London

I’m torn on this one.On the one hand, I understand the indis

Are you confused about the many types of bees that visit your lawn and garden, or maybe even concerned that some might be nesting in your home?Sure, they all buzz around and collect pollen.But many species look alike

Looking back on it now I fail to see the fun in apple bobbing but for some bizarre reason, fun it was. In fact, sticking your head into a dustbin of freezing cold water with your hands tied behind your back whilst desperately trying to latch onto an apple with your incisors before you drowned was the absolute pinnacle of Halloween fun. Trick or treat ? Pah. I can only assume that this game was conjured up by someone desp

Tall and stately with sweetly fragrant clouds of billowing blooms, garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is an upright, showy plant that flowers throughout the hot days of summer.A North American wildflower that’s become a clas

Perennial asters, from the Aster, Stokesia, and Symphyotrichum genera, are members of the Asteraceae or daisy family.They are transition flowers that bloom from late

Whether you prefer delicate flowers, bold foliage, or a combination of both, there are perennials that can meet your gardening needs. Read on to learn more about Perennials for Shade That Bloom all Summer.

Does the threat of cold weather and the changing of the seasons bring a tear to your eye? Pre-winter blues got you down?Just because it’s turned crisp and co

Wrapping up the growing season with a fabulous display of fall foliage, many trees and shrubs offer an unsurpassed showing of vibrant, colorful leaves – including my favorite color of the season, orange.We link to vendors to help you find relevant produc

From 500-watt security lights to a dozen or so strategically placed tea lights on the decking, lighting your garden can be an illuminating business.So why bother to brighten your garden at nigh