Susan Ball+FollowThe Secret to Endless Summer RosesTurns out, you don’t need to be glued to your watering can for lush summer roses! Gardeners swear by mulching—just add a couple inches of hardwood or cedar mulch around your roses. It locks in moisture, keeps roots cool, and even fends off pests if you use cedar. Perfect if you’re facing water restrictions or planning a getaway. Just remember to water deeply a few times a week, and your roses will keep blooming all summer long! #GardeningHacks #Roses #SummerBlooms #Home40Share
wmadden+FollowStop Fertilizing Your Lavender Now!Lavender lovers, don’t make this rookie mistake: fertilizing your lavender in June could mean loads of leaves but barely any flowers! Turns out, this Mediterranean beauty actually thrives in poor, sandy soil—too much fertilizer just zaps its flower power. Pro tip from lavender farmers: mix gravel or sand into your soil for better drainage, water only when the soil’s dry a few inches down, and save pruning for late summer. Your garden will be buzzing with blooms (and pollinators)! #LavenderTips #GardeningHacks #SummerBlooms #Home30Share
PrismPioneer+Followis my queen of the night flower a secret summer countdown?Every year, my Queen of the Night puts on this wild midnight show, and I know summer’s about to pack up. The first time it bloomed, I nearly missed it—one night only! Now, I set reminders and keep my phone charged for photos. I’ve learned to keep her in a spot with bright, indirect light and only water when the soil feels dry. She’s picky, but that’s part of the fun. Watching those buds swell is like waiting for a surprise party. If you’ve got one, try not to fuss too much. Less is more with these beauties. The blooms are gone by morning, but the thrill sticks around. It’s my favorite way to mark the end of summer. #QueenOfTheNight #GardeningJoy #SummerBlooms #Gardening40Share
William Wilkerson+Follow14 Flowers to Plant Now for Summer WowThink it’s too late to plant flowers? Not even close! June is prime time to get your garden popping with color. From marigolds that fend off pests to zinnias and dahlias that bloom till frost, these 14 flowers are easy to grow and perfect for pollinators. Want drama? Try gladiolus. Need a butterfly magnet? Go for butterfly weed or coneflower. Most are low-maintenance, so you’ll have more time to chill with lemonade and enjoy the view. Ready to upgrade your garden game? #GardeningTips #SummerBlooms #FlowerPower #Home40Share
Tara Andrews+FollowCan my backyard handle all these may blooms coming?? 🌱🌷Last year I went hard on zinnias and they did so well, but this spring I’m switching things up with a few new varieties just to see what happens. Two of my roses are already showing buds (!!!), while another one is just leafing out like crazy. My lilies are growing so fast this week it’s kind of wild—honestly the ones from the big box stores are doing better than expected. I also threw in a handful of random flower seeds, and they’ve started sprouting too! Now I’m out here three times a day checking progress, watering, feeding, doing the most 😂 Manifesting a full-on bloomfest in May! #summerblooms#backyardprojects #gardenerlife40Share
