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Blooming into the Fall: Flowers for the Late Summer Garden

Find late-summer flowers to keep your garden colorful, support pollinators, and add beauty to beds, borders, and containers—including annuals and perennials!

Late-Summer Planting for an Abundant Fall Harvest

Discover what to plant in August for a fresh fall vegetable garden. Learn easy tips for cool-season crops, soil prep, and extending your fall harvest.

Foliage First: Big Garden Impact Without More Blooms

A garden is more than flowers. Learn how foliage plants can add texture, color, balance, contrast, and harmony in late summer and throughout the growing year!

Meet the Team at Primex Garden Center: Marshall Green

Discover Marshall Green’s journey from Philadelphia chef to fourth-generation leader at Primex Garden Center in his Terra Firma Magazine feature.

Midsummer Pest Check: What to Look For

Keep garden pests from crashing the party! Learn what to look for during a midsummer pest check and stop infestations before they spread naturally.

Keeping Plants Alive During a July Heat Wave

Learn how to protect your plants and keep your July garden producing through the heat. Learn the best ways to work with your plants' natural survival mechanisms!

Your July Garden To-Do List (Kept Simple!)

Discover our July garden checklist with easy tips for watering, harvesting, planting, and keeping flowers blooming for a healthy, beautiful summer garden.

What to Do When Plants Outgrow Their Space

Overgrown perennials are a gift to your garden if you know how to use them. Learn to make use of this problem with plant division, including when, how, and why!

What Your Lawn Needs in the Middle of Summer

The heat and stress of summer call for a change in lawn care. Save water, reduce your workload, and see your grass thrive with these simple adjustments!

Reviving Hanging Baskets in the Heat of Summer

Good hanging basket care keeps summer containers blooming longer. Learn how pruning, feeding, and watering can refresh tired baskets fast.

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