Alan Titchmarsh adds five plants to garden at end of summer so it's colourful for longer

Alan Titchmarsh is gearing up for the "lovely" month of September, turning his attention to late-season blooms, hedges, ...
Gardening Know How on MSN

5 fast-growing fall flowers for containers that dazzle from the end of summer until the first frost

These gorgeous fast-growing fall flowers make containers shine from now until the autumn turns into winter.

These plants add color to gardens and pots when summer flowers fade

By late summer, the flowers in many planters and garden beds have seen better days. Time to freshen things up for a new ...
The Advocate

Prepare your garden for the summer with resilient, colorful annuals and tropical plants

As the melodies of Keith Urban’s “Long Hot Summer” fill the air, it’s time to ask ourselves: are we, and more importantly, our gardens ready for the heat? Summer is upon us and as temperatures rise, ...
Phys.org

Summer solstice is an optimal day for plants—but climate change could disrupt this timing

A new study led by UBC researchers suggests that the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—may serve as a key cue for plant growth and reproduction. But in a changing climate, relying on this ...