Survive the Sizzle: Summer Landscaping Secrets You Need 🔥
From Sun-Stressed to Summer-Strong
Don’t Let the Heat Win – Unlock the Secrets to Summer Landscaping Success
July is here, and with it come high temperatures and dry conditions.
Your plants are feeling the heat too! To keep your garden healthy and vibrant all season long, here’s how to equip your landscape to handle summer stress like a pro.
🌱 Choose Heat-Tolerant Plants
Some plants are naturally built to withstand the summer sun. If you're looking to add low-maintenance, drought-resistant plants, consider these resilient choices:
🌸 Perennials
- Coneflower (Echinacea) – Long-blooming & pollinator-friendly
- Tickseed (Coreopsis) – Thrives in dry, sandy soils
- Lavender (Lavandula) – Loves full sun & well-drained soil
- Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) – Silvery foliage & heat-hardy
🌳 Trees & Shrubs
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) – A beautiful flowering tree with drought tolerance
- American Holly (Ilex opaca) – Evergreen & heat-resistant
- Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) – Tolerates heat and attracts pollinators
- Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) – Colorful foliage, drought-tolerant, and easy to maintain
- Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) – A pollinator favorite with long-lasting flowers
- Adam’s Needle (Yucca) – Tough, architectural, and drought-resistant
💧 Watering Wisely: Deep & Infrequent
Avoid shallow watering. Instead, follow these smart watering practices:
- Water deeply – Let moisture soak down to the roots
- Water, pause, and water again – Let the soil absorb, then repeat
- Check soil moisture – Dig a hole finger-deep; water only if dry at the bottom
- Time it right – Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation
- Mulch matters – Apply 2–3 inches of mulch to retain moisture and cool the soil
🧳 Going Away This Summer? Plan Ahead
Don't return from vacation to dead plants. Plan ahead with these tips:
- Hire a house sitter – Ask a reliable friend or neighbor
- Self-watering containers – Perfect for patio pots that dry out fast
- Install irrigation – Use drip systems or soaker hoses for consistent watering. For a more permanent solution, hire the pros at Shannon to install a professional irrigation system and keep your landscape thriving.
🔥 Additional Summer Care Tips
- Provide Shade – Use shade cloth or move containers out of direct afternoon sun
- Skip Fertilizer in Extreme Heat – Fertilizing can add stress—wait for cooler days
- Trim Wisely – Avoid major pruning during heatwaves to prevent sunburn
- Watch for Heat Stress – Wilting, yellowing leaves, or dry edges = time to water
🎥 Bonus Resource
Check out this helpful video from our partners at Overdevest for expert tips on keeping your plants fresh through the hottest months.
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