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With many regions experiencing heat waves, August in the garden is a time for trimming crispy stems, plucking spent annuals, and deadheading perennials to encourage a late-season flush of flowers. Many plants are still in full swing or at least gearing up for their late summer and early fall burst of energy.

17 Perennials to Plant in August

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High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why

Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer

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Are you gardening in August and want to know the plants you should deadhead? The pros say to take your pruners to these five blooms that are backyard staples

5 plants to deadhead in August so you can enjoy a gorgeous display of blooms

Homes & Gardens

Keep shrubs, trees, and hedges in top shape by trimming this month

7 plants to prune in August to keep your yard neat, tidy, and flourishing

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Deadheading is one of the most beneficial garden practices but will your hydrangeas thank you for it?

Should you deadhead hydrangeas? Horticultural experts share their advice

There is no plant in the landscape as stunning as hydrangeas. There, I said it, and I stand by it. They're a truly show-stopping (yet surprisingly low-maintenance) option for so many different environments, from coastal to mountainous. And thanks to my love of hydrangeas, the following news was some of...

A New Hydrangea Is Coming in 2025—and It Has More Flowers Than You've Ever Seen

Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Peace lily plants are one of the easiest houseplants to grow, even for beginners! With shiny, strappy leaves and long-lasting spoon-shaped white flowers, this plant looks good in any room of the house. Best of all, you won’t have to fuss with them because peace lilies are low maintenance houseplants that can live for decades with the right care.

Here's How to Care for Peace Lily Plants the Right Way

With many garden flowers, what you buy is what you get: Red roses are red roses; yellow gerbera daisies are yellow gerbera daisies. But bigleaf hydrangeas are different. If you purchase a pink one, you can change it into a blue one—and if you have a blue hydrangea, you can turn it pink. According to Ryan McEnaney from Bailey Nurseries, bigleaf hydrangeas' changing colors are attributed to the pH of the soil they are grown in—and luckily, there are easy things you can do to manipulate your soil's acidity if you prefer one color over another.

How to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas

Knowing How and When to Deadhead Hydrangeas will definitely help you have more flowers throughout the season!. Deadheading your hydrangea blooms can help your plant use its energy to produce more flowers and new growth. This is why it is essential to know how to do it the right way, which is what this article is about.

How and When to Deadhead Hydrangeas for More Flowers

Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Hydrangeas are beautiful shrubs with a stunning display of large, showy flowers that begins in early- to mid-summer and lasts all the way to fall. They’re typically low-maintenance shrubs, if you choose the right one for your growing conditions and understand some basics on how to grow and care for hydrangeas in your garden. Pollinators also adore hydrangeas!

How to Care for Your Hydrangeas to Get the Biggest, Showiest Blooms

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If your hydrangeas haven't flowered, there may be a few reasons for it. Here's what gardening experts think may be causing your plant's growth to hit a roadblock

5 Reasons Why Your Hydrangeas Haven't Bloomed — And What You Can Do About It

All you need to do is seed once and enjoy the blooms for ages to come

6 Self-Seeding Plants You Should be Growing in Your Backyard for a (Mostly) Self-Sufficient Garden

COREOPSIS – FLOWER OF THE YEAR. Coreopsis (said as core-e-OP-siss) is a popular flower—among the top ten perennials— with many new cultivars (cultivated varieties) to choose from in recent years. Coreopsis generally resist deer feeding, is drought tolerant once established, and being quite care-free are good for beginners and low-maintenance gardens. They’re popular, too, with pollinators, and provide seeds for birds (especially goldfinches). These are some of the reasons it has been named a flower of the year for 2018 by the National Garden Bureau.

Coreopsis – Flower of the year

Mighty oaks and ornamental maples are beautiful in their own right, but there’s something to be said about the year-round greenery that conifer trees add to your yard. This tree family is characterized by the presence of cones—hence the name—and evergreen foliage that provides natural privacy, shade, and windbreak. They’re also a wonderful habitat for wildlife, are considered relatively low-maintenance, and look majestic in the winter and spring when other trees and plants are leafless. If you’re eager to transform your landscaping quickly, consider planting some of these fast-growing conifers.

15 Fast-Growing Conifers for Creating Year-Round Privacy and Drama—Quickly

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Colors have a profound effect on humans and animals. We know that green has a positive effect on mood, creating a sense of peace and soothing anxiety. There is no doubt in any plant lover that this is true. Other colors can affect our moods as well. Red, for example,...

17 Houseplants with Red Foliage

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Hibiscus are ideal plants to add to your garden. Their vibrant, colorful blossoms add excitement and curb appeal while also attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other helpful pollinators. And hibiscus is an easy plant to propagate, meaning you can multiple your plants at no cost. There are more than 200...

How to Propagate Hibiscus by Cuttings and by Seed While It's Still Warm Out

While common, terracotta pots are not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to your green friends. According to gardening experts, many plants will actually struggle when placed in terracotta pots. Below, we're sharing four plant types that you will want to pay special attention to when gardening. Ferns. Ferns will...

4 Plants You Should Never Plant in a Terracotta Pot, According to Gardeners

Edging your garden provides a clean crisp look. Your garden borders will stand out when there’s a clean edge between the planting area and your landscape paths, driveway, sidewalk, and your lawn. Common edging, such as stone, wood, or brick, provide an optimal appearance keeping the plants in the...

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Connecticut Garden Journal: Rose of Sharon may not be a rose, but it's still sweet

Late summer is often a time with little color from shrubs in our yard. That's why I love Rose of Sharon. Rose of Sharon's name is...

Connecticut Garden Journal: Rose of Sharon may not be a rose, but it's still sweet

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