As we hurtle towards the end of summer, the garden begins to slowly exhale from the flamboyance and theatre of high summer flowering. Although still very much a summer month full of things to do in ...

The writers of the song “Summertime and the Livin’ Is Easy” obviously weren’t gardeners in Tallahassee. We’re into that hot and humid period for the next several months. Thunderstorms are usually ...

Sunbaked August days mean the garden has never looked better (apart from the parched lawn, maybe). Flower beds are reaching peak perfection with masses of blooms, interspersed with the first pretty ...

August gardening in Florida requires attention to watering, light pruning, and lawn care. Prepare for fall by planting heat-tolerant vegetables and starting seeds indoors. Take preventative measures ...