August Garden Care
August means scorching days and extended heat waves for the Midwest. Make sure your garden survives the final dog days of summer while preparing for the approaching fall weather with these tips.
August means scorching days and extended heat waves for the Midwest. Make sure your garden survives the final dog days of summer while preparing for the approaching fall weather with these tips.
As the spring temperatures begin to rise, we begin to look at our outdoor spaces. Soon, the dreary browns will begin to turn to lush greens, budding blooms and warmer, longer days will be upon us. Officially beginning March 20, spring brings with it the exciting plans for your summer garden. If you are beginning your garden prep, Joe’s Market Basket offers some handy tips.
July through October is a favorite time of year for sedge weed, especially in Illinois and Missouri. What are sedge weeds? Well, they appear similar to grasses but are actually in a classification all by themselves. It’s simple to spot them, too. If a different type of plant is crowding out your landscaping turf grass in irregular patches, displaying weeds that are rough with stiff blades and prolific seed heads, you’ve got Sedge Weeds.
Picture this: you’ve had a bountiful garden season this year, with plenty of fruits and vegetables to share with your loved ones. Except, when you go to harvest the produce, you notice black, leathery patches on the bottom of all your tomatoes! This headache of a problem is called “blossom end rot”, and also tends to affect peppers, eggplant, squash, and watermelon.
After you spend hours and hours planting and pruning your yard or garden, you want your plants to stay strong and healthy all season long. Unfortunately, fungus and mildew can bring your hard work to a grinding halt; and the most common of these is powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is a type of fungus that covers stems, leaves, flower petals and fruit with a grayish-white powder. The fungus is not considered fatal on its own, but it does weaken infected plants’ immune systems, making them more susceptible to other serious diseases. There are many ways to prevent powdery mildew, but first, it is important to know which plants are most at-risk.
Heat Tolerant Plants
Bloom All Summer
Here's a list of just a few of the heat tolerant plants we carry.
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