While humans can escape the heat by seeking shade or shedding layers, plants remain rooted in place. So how do they survive ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

Sun-loving blanket flowers are a beloved native wildflower abuzz with butterflies and native bees. Flowering spring through ...

If spring and early summer flew by before you could plant, or your garden simply isn’t looking its best right now, don’t give up! There are many plants you actually can plant in July.

IT looks like the hot weather is going nowhere. And while we might be loving it, our gardens aren’t as big of a fan.

Regardless of how heat-tolerant your perennials are, it's always a good idea to plant them in the early morning or evening during July—never during the warm afternoons. Also, make sure to water more ...

To give you a little summer planting inspiration with low-maintenance in mind, here are some of the best drought-tolerant ...

We might be drooping in the summer heat right about now, but you know what’s not? These flowers that are tolerant of extreme heat, harsh sunlight and dry soil.

Lantana can be planted in containers or directly in the ground. Without a doubt, there is one pot of flowers that is the most ...

Verbena rigida and Verbena bonariensis are some of the best drought-tolerant plants for beautiful displays in garden borders. Fragrant, bright purple flowers appear from summer to autumn, and they're ...

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...