Lifestyle

The best way to garden green is to work with nature as much as possible. The weather is the main factor that controls everything about our gardening activities.

Many flower gardens look great in spring and early summer but begin to look a little frazzled, just like the gardener, when the summer sun beats down and temperatures reach the 90’s or more. By planting flowers now that thrive in heat and bloom in mid to late summer, you can keep your flower garden looking fresh and full of vitality all summer long.

June is such an amazing month in the garden in Oklahoma. Everything is growing and blooming- including lots of weeds. The following tips will help ensure your yard is beautiful and healthy.

Now is the perfect time to make container plantings for the summer. The nurseries are starting to fill up with beautiful plants, especially annual plants, which are what most people use in containers.

We have plenty of experience dealing with drought and not enough water in Oklahoma; however, we don’t normally have to deal with too much water. It has rained enough to cause flooding the last few years, but it was in June instead of April and May.

May is such a busy month in the garden you hardly need reminders of what to do. Just walk outside and you’ll be overwhelmed at all that needs to be done in your yard and garden this time of year.

Monday morning our news clerk, Julie, came into the office and shared a story with Michael and me about her teenage nephew. I’ll pass it on to all of you.

Crepe Myrtles bloom on new growth and should be pruned in late spring before leaves appear. Since Crepe Myrtles bloom late, you have plenty of time to prune in late February or March before growth starts.