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Preparing summer roses for a fall prune
While late summer may leave your rose bushes scraggly and tough to look at, resist cutting them back until the harshest temperatures of summer are past.
Instead, follow these steps to keep them as healthy as possible!
ZINNIA HARVESTS
Zinnias are a tried and true flower that will churn out blooms throughout the heat of summer.
The only trick is that you must harvest zinnia blooms when “ripe” - harvesting them too early or too late may result in decrease vase life, so keep reading for all the details for how to ensure your zinnia harvest leads to a long-lasting bouquet!
Dormant Season
As we head into the heat of summer, make a plan for roses, dahlias, and heat-tolerant blooms. Then, head inside and make a plan for your fall garden - this post will take you through all the same steps I’m following to prepare my Houston garden for a hot summer, and a fall flourish.
A Pest Free Spring: Tips and tricks to set your garden up to be pest free this spring!
Tips + tricks to ensure you harvest flowers at the just-right stage that leads to long lasting bouquets.
What to Cover When:Which blooms need to be covered at which temperature!
Protect your garden from winter freezes! 🌿 Some blooms, like delicate freesia, need covering at the slightest chill, while others, like roses and tulips, thrive in the cold. When in doubt, cover—it’s always better to be safe!
For a deep dive, check out our Frost Protection Mini Course! ❄️✨
Winter Rose Care: tips + tricks for healthy roses into the winter months
With cooler temps, your roses are thriving! Keep them healthy this winter with soil maintenance, compost, and adjusted watering. When harvesting, keep stems short to prevent frost damage, or let blooms form hips for winter wildlife.
Want to master rose care? Stay tuned for The Garden Rose Crash Course launching in Spring 2025!
TIPS + TRICKS: TENDING FORCED BULBS INDOORS
How to tend and transplant potted amaryllis and paperwhites this winter season.
Bulbs of the South: a what/when/where to have beautiful blooms in your garden this spring
Want a show-stopping spring garden? Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths thrive in Houston with the right prep! Chill bulbs for 8+ weeks, plant in December-January, and space them closely for impact. Water smartly—too much can cause rot!