August is a prime month to introduce heat-tolerant perennials, ornamental grasses, and late-blooming flowers to your landscape. The key to late-summer planting is establishing deep …
Late summer is the ideal time to add heat-tolerant perennials, ornamental grasses, and late-blooming flowers to your landscape. Planting in August allows resilient varieties like coneflower, sedum, and black-eyed Susan to establish deep roots before cooler fall weather arrives. Proper watering and soil prep will ensure these new additions thrive.