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What to Plant this Summer

5/10/2021

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​With summer creeping in around the corner, you may think you’ve missed your window to start that garden or update those sad bushes out front. But it’s not too late! There are actually plenty of species that will thrive when planted in the warmest months.

Check out these species that don't mind the summer heat:
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Flowers

Bring some color to your yard with these floral favorites.
  • ​Asters
  • Marigolds
  • Cosmos
  • Hyacinth
  • Morning Glories
  • Sunflowers
  • Geranium
  • Zinnia
  • Impatiens

Foliage

Use shrubs to add some privacy to your patio, or just to liven up your curb appeal!
  • ​Barberry
  • Boxwood
  • Hydrangea
  • Juniper

Veggies

Nothing says "summer" like a fresh cucumber salad, or maybe  a summer squash soup.
  • ​Cucumber
  • Summer Squash
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Peas
  • Spinach

Herbs

Add some home-grown flavor to your favorite dishes .
  • ​Sage
  • Basil
  • Dill
  • Parsley
  • Rosemary 

​​There you have it! If you think you may want to grow any of the plants we just mentioned, check out the links below for tips and tricks.
How to Grow Cucumbers
How to Grow Summer Squash
Cabbage Plant Profile
How to Grow Carrots
How to Grow Cauliflower
How to Grow Peas
Spinach Planting Guide
Growing Cosmos
Growing Hyacinth
Growing Morning Glories
Growing Sunflowers
Geranium Care
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Zinnias
How to Grow Impatiens
How to Grow and Care for Barberry Bushes
How to Grow and Care for Boxwood Shrubs
Growing Hydrangeas
Growing Juniper Shrubs
Growing Sage
Growing Basil
How to Grow Dill in Your Herb Garden
How to Grow Parsley
How to Grow Rosemary
Tips to Keep Your Late Summer Garden Going Strong
10 Easy Summer Gardening Tips

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Emily Casuccio is sister and sister-in-law to Rebekah and Scott Rushing, and has over half a decade of experience in copywriting, copyediting, proofreading, and developmental storyboarding. She's worked with both published and undiscovered authors on both fiction and nonfiction, and takes pride in supporting local businesses. Her passion lies in the written word and helping authors of all capacities realize their dreams and achieve their fullest potential. To learn more about her, read samples of her work, or contact her, visit her online portfolio.

Sources:
Urban Farmer Seeds
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
The Oregonian
Michigan State University
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