IN THE NURSERIES: Plenty of summer bloomers from which to choose right now.... Look for colors that complement your house color. Choices include: aster, begonia, campanula, phlox, passion vine, crape myrtle, etc. |
| BULBS: Plant autumn-blooming bulbs this month. Choices include: autumn-flowering crocus, meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale), and spider lilies (Lycoris). |
| ANNUALS:
There's still
time to add some last-minute heat-loving summer color to
your yard. Look for: ageratum, impatiens, petunias, million
bells, marigolds, zinnias and
more. For the really fun stuff, try Annie's Annuals, available by mail order and at select Sacramento nurseries (Bushnell's, Sierra Nursery & Rock, Redwood Barn Nursery and Windmill). |
| PERENNIALS: Visit nurseries for summer bloomers like: echinacea, lavender, penstemon, canna, catmint, gaura, rudbeckia, geum, daylilies and agapanthus. |
| HERBS: It's never too late to plant perennial herbs. Nurseries are very well-stocked with the likes of rosemary, thyme, tarragon, etc. Also look for "slow-bolting" cilantro, such as Renee's Cilantro 'Slow-bolt'. Like pesto? Try Renee's 'Italian Pesto' basil. |
VEGETABLES:
Plant
snap beans, beets, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chard,
fennel, kohlrabi, lettuce, green onions (scallions), rutabaga, and turnips. |
LANDSCAPE
TREES: Avoid
tree-planting this month. Fall is usually considered the best time; spring
runs a close 2nd. If you must plant now, be especially vigilant about
watering. Visit the Sacramento
Tree Foundation's website for the lowdown on Sacramento area
trees. Also see my
picks and the City
of Sacramento's Tree Planting Guide.
If you're a SMUD
customer, you may qualify for free shade trees! Click here
to see trees being offered the Sacramento
Shade Program and how to get them. |
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