Essential Summer Tips & Tricks from The Grey Area Nursery

Summer at The Grey Area Nursery has been devine.. we've been able to celebrate the vibrant growth and beauty of the season!

Here are some essential tips to ensure your garden thrives during the warm months ahead:

1. Deadhead Diligently: Keep your summer flowers blooming beautifully by deadheading regularly. Pinch or cut off spent flowers to encourage new blooms and prolong the flowering season.

2. Water Regularly: With the heat of summer, plants need consistent watering to prevent wilting and ensure healthy growth. Remember to water tomatoes deeply, especially if they're in pots, to keep them juicy and thriving.

3. Prevent Heat Stress: High temperatures can stress plants, causing wilting and other signs of distress. Keep your garden cool by watering deeply, mulching, and providing shade cloth when needed.

4. Provide a Slow Feed: Boost your plants' growth with a slow-release seaweed fertilizer rich in organic matter. This helps plants stay strong and resilient, even during dry periods.

5. Nourish the Roots: Enhance root function and soil activity by using mycorrhiza-enhancing products. These help plants absorb nutrients and moisture more efficiently, promoting healthier growth.

6. Keep on Top of Pests: Watch out for pests like aphids and scale, which multiply rapidly in warm weather. Use organic pest control products to protect your plants without harming beneficial insects.

7. Choose Veggies Wisely: Select vegetables that suit your garden space, whether you're planting in containers or in the ground. Opt for compact varieties for small spaces and larger plants for open areas.

8. Embrace Summer Flowers: Fill your garden with vibrant summer blooms like cosmos, dahlias, and sunflowers. Consider climbers like mandevilla and clematis to add vertical interest.

9. Lawn Love: Maintain a lush lawn by watering deeply, aerating compacted soil, and feeding regularly with lawn-specific fertilizers. Keep an eye out for pests and weeds, and address them promptly.

10. Monitor and Act: Stay vigilant for signs of stress or pest infestation in your garden. Early intervention can prevent problems from escalating and keep your plants healthy all season long.

Join us at The Grey Area Nursery as we celebrate the beauty and bounty of summer in your garden!