September gardening tips
September is still pretty much a summer month in Oklahoma; however, August is usually a hot dry month, except this year. I remember occasional infrequent days in August that were a tiny bit cooler with a few showers.
Lifestyle
Read MoreSeptember gardening tips
Summer watering myths and tips
We have actually had more rain than usual in Oklahoma this summer, to the point of flooding in spring and early summer. Of course, as is typical of Oklahoma, it went from raining way too much every day for several weeks to no rain at all and over 100 degrees.
Summer watering is critical to plant survival
I can't say that this summer has had unusual weather for Oklahoma because unusual is pretty much normal for Oklahoma no matter what season. We have had some super hot days recently with not much rain, and that is stressful for the plants as well as the gardeners who care for them.
Beat the heat in August gardening
Gardening in extreme heat is no fun, but no matter how hot it gets, we still need to water, weed and deadhead. When the temperatures in Oklahoma hit the 100s in August and usually the first part of September, it is best to minimize time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day for the sake of the gardener as well as the garden.
Deadhead now for spectacular fall flowers
We expect our perennials to bloom in spring and summer, but the best possible season for flowers is fall. Remember, a plant’s goal in life is to set seeds for reproduction.
August gardening tips for Oklahoma
There is no such thing as typical, normal weather in Oklahoma, but this spring and summer have been even more atypical than normal. We had so much rain in the spring and the first part of the summer that there was severe flooding in most parts of Oklahoma.
Random thoughts by MP
Apparently, my niece thinks I need a new tattoo.
Hard habit to break
It is a good time to be a fan of live music in Ardmore.
Landscaping tips for July
All the following tips are assuming July is a "normal" month — whatever "normal" is in Oklahoma. This year we went from having a fairly normal spring with lots of rain into the beginning of summer with lots of rain and cooler temperatures.
Gardening in July in Oklahoma
Summer temperatures are here, and we have had plenty, if not more than plenty, of rain so far this spring and summer. The main things that need to be done in July are deadheading, weeding, managing pests, harvesting vegetables, and watering if it doesn’t rain.