July brings long, warm days that continue late into the evening. Full-blown summer is really here and what a glorious one it is this year, with borders brimming with blooms and vegetable patches ...

The summer is now in full swing, and although I have started to harvest my broad beans and zucchini, there is still a golden window left to sow and grow many other vegetables and herbs. With plenty of ...

It may not sit atop many gardeners’ summer checklists, but there are great opportunities to take cuttings this month to get replicas of your adored plants. With that in mind, we look at great plants ...

Whether you're getting a late start growing warm-season crops or are hoping to expand your vegetable garden, it may not be too late to plant veggies in July, depending on your location. Many crops ...

The best way to determine what to plant in July is to familiarize yourself with your United States Department of Agriculture’s hardiness zone. This number, based on an area’s average extreme minimum ...

You can still plant beautiful perennials in your garden, even in the July heat. However, if you plan to do so, it's important to know which plants will thrive under these conditions—and which will ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with the times of sunflower mosaic classes in Middletown July 13 and 20, after one session sold out. July brings the dog days of summer. Even if we have more ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree. Late summer afternoons are made for lounging in the garden! • Garden in the ...

July may not seem like the ideal time to plant flowers in your garden, but it's actually perfect for sowing heat-tolerant varieties. These beautiful blooms can add a splash of color to your garden ...

Utilize rain barrels and rain gardens to conserve water and support plant growth. Solarize vegetable gardens during the summer to reduce weeds, pests, and diseases. Minimize pesticide use to encourage ...

July is a great month for blossoms — but only if you have planned for that to happen. Many gardeners go to their local nurseries in May and June, selecting plants in full bloom. But when July comes ...