Gardenly Blog
Discover tips, guides, and insights for your gardening journey
8/16/2025
Drought-Ready Native Border You Can Plant This Month
Build a flowing native border using regionally adapted plants and smart spacing—low water, high impact, and it keeps getting better year after year.
8/15/2025
Container Glow-Up: Refresh Pots for Late Summer to Fall
Swap tired annuals for textural grasses, colorful heuchera, and cascading vines that bridge seasons beautifully—instant curb appeal upgrades.
8/14/2025
Smart Irrigation Tune-Up That Cuts Water Use in Half
Program schedules, moisture sensors, and drip retrofits that pay back quickly—slash water bills while keeping plants healthier than ever.
8/13/2025
Keep Color Alive: August‑Proof Plant Combos That Don’t Quit
Design heat‑tough borders with simple, repeatable recipes that keep blooming through late summer—low water, high impact.
8/12/2025
Powdery Mildew Playbook: Save Zinnias, Squash, and Roses
Identify powdery mildew fast, break the conditions that fuel it, and use proven cultural and organic controls to protect late‑summer blooms and harvests.
8/11/2025
Still Time: Fall Veggies You Can Plant in August
Zone-based planting lists, spacing, and a simple succession layout so you can harvest greens and roots well into fall—starting right now.
8/10/2025
Design a Shade Oasis Before the Next Heat Wave
Create cooling shade fast with pergolas, sails, and layered plantings—plus the best understory palettes for dappled, partial, and full shade.
8/9/2025
Late-Summer Garden Rescue: Win Back Beds From Heat Stress
Rapid, proven fixes to revive heat-stressed beds in August—deep-watering cadence, smart mulch, temporary shade, and quick color refresh with plants that don’t quit.
7/25/2025
What August Holds for Your Garden: Late Summer Care & Planning Guide
Navigate August's unique gardening challenges and opportunities with this comprehensive guide. Learn essential late summer care strategies, fall preparation tasks, and how to keep your garden thriving through the season's transition.