Radio Show Recap
We had a rainy 4th of July, but it was much needed for the lawn and garden! This week, Angelo shares advice for managing insect issues throughout the heat and humidity that summer brings. He also shares some of his favorite perennials that the deer tend to avoid along with summer perennial garden staples. PLUS, he answered caller questions like “what should I feed my Clematis after I prune it”, and “Fruit is falling off of my pear tree, what should I do?”?
Angelo Recommends | Deer-Resistant Perennials
- SHOP Foxglove – Also great for pollinators!
- SHOP Lupine – Large, showy blooms in Spring.
- SHOP Yarrow – Lots of amazing varieties to choose from. Also a fantastic cut and dried flower
- SHOP Poppies – Early season bloomers, great for pollinators.
- SHOP Anemone – Shop spring blooming or summer blooming varieties.
- SHOP Columbine – Early season bloomer, great for pollinators.
- SHOP Astilbe – Fantastic, shade-loving perennial.
- SHOP Asclepias (Butterfly Weed, Milkweed) – Great for Monarchs!
- SHOP Plumbago A hardy perennial with beautiful, vibrant blue blooms.
- SHOP Shasta Daisies – Various sizes to choose from, also a great cut-flower.
- SHOP Coreopsis – Blooms all season long and so many colors to choose from!
- SHOP Bleeding Hearts – Newer varieties bloom through Summer.
- SHOP Coneflowers – Fantastic summer-bloomer, also great for the birds.
- SHOP Joe Pye Weed – Also great for pollinators and fall color.
- SHOP Bee Balm – Great for pollinators, too.
Angelo Recommends | Summer-Blooming Perennials
- SHOP Coreopsis – Blooms all season long and so many colors to choose from!
- SHOP Coneflowers – Fantastic summer bloomer with so many varieties and colors to choose from.
- SHOP Perennial Hardy Hibiscus – Fantastic, showy blooms in summer.
- SHOP Shasta Daisies – Various sizes to choose from, also a great cut-flower.
- SHOP Salvia – Great for pollinators.
- SHOP Yarrow – Lots of amazing varieties to choose from. Also a fantastic cut and dried flower
- SHOP Garden Phlox – Blooms all summer long