Whether you’re new to gardening or have a green thumb, summer is the perfect season to start your own garden. Now is the time to start thinking of all the possibilities the warm weather brings!
The initial task to get your summer garden going is to list which plants lift your mood and what you'll enjoy this summer. A garden can very much be an aesthetic enhancer of your entire Keller home.
The Gilmour Planting Map can also help you determine what to plant based on your zone. If you’re not sure where to start, consider these ideas to inspire your summer garden.
Garden like a chef
From fresh herbs like sage and basil to easy-to-grow kitchen staples like carrots and tomatoes, there’s nothing like growing your own food. With an edible garden, the possibilities are endless to take you from garden to table throughout the season.
Vegetables like lettuces, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, celery and asparagus are all great seasonal options. Some are even companion plants, so planting them near one another can increase plant health, optimize soil, prevent weeds and more. However, these veggies are "thirstier" than others, so make sure you have the proper watering tools for them to grow successfully.
Plant for visual beauty
If you’re more interested in looking at your garden than eating it, consider planting your favorite colors. Choose flowers that look gorgeous outdoors and indoors as vibrant and colorful bouquets. Cosmos are a great seasonal choice and range in colors from shades of white, yellow and tangerine to pink and magenta. Another bountiful option is the Clematis, which bloom all summer long in shades of lavender, pink and purple.
If you’re looking for shade or a little privacy for your yard, Hollyhocks are another great option, as they grow up to six feet tall.Flowers tend to spread quickly, so using a sprinkler to water them makes gardening a lot easier.
Attract pollinators
There are many options that will bring beautiful pollinators to your garden as well. Honeysuckles are a magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds and bees because of their sweet scent. Easy to grow, Honeysuckles simply require full sun and generous watering. Milkweed and nectar-rich flowers such as Asters are other great options that attract monarch butterflies.
To attract pollinators all season long, make sure your hose is up for the job. Choose something that is durable and will hold up season after season. super duty hoses designed to resist kinks will allow you to be able to weave around your landscape to water all your flowers with ease. No matter what your gardening goals are this season, if you choose to plant what you love, you can’t go wrong.
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