Hot Summer Gardens

Categories: Home & Gardening

July and August are my least favorite months to garden.  The flowers look great, but it’s too hot outside to care.  And who wants to weed while getting eaten by mosquitoes?  Fortunately, the library has plenty of books to cure those summertime gardening blues.  Here are a few selections:

Three Seasons of Summer: Gardening with Annuals and Biennials by Ethne Clarke discusses plant recommendations and maintenance tasks for early, mid-, and late summer gardens. 

Summer Garden Glory by Adrian Bloom explains the challenges of summer gardens and emphasizes how to maintain color and interest throughout the season. 

Late Summer Flowers by Marina Christopher suggests late blooming annuals, biennials, and perennials for the garden as summer gives way to autumn.  

We’ve also put together a great list of gardening books and websites for you.  So put on those gardening gloves, grab a trowel, and dig in!