perennial gardens

SUMMER CARE FOR PERENNIAL GARDENS

 

Story and photo by Melinda Myers

Photo:   Removing faded flowers before they can set seed, also known as deadheading, encourages an additional flush of flowers on many perennials including daylilies.

June 27, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) -- Keep your perennial gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months with a bit of midsummer grooming and care. Investing time midseason means you’ll be enjoying beautiful gardens now through the end of the growing season.


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