Time to Plan – and Plant – for the Upcoming Heat of Summer

Texas Superstar mystic spires blue salvia will bloom all summer with the proper care. (Texas Superstar)

Time to Plan – and Plant – for the Upcoming Heat of Summer

Gardeners who want to enjoy their own okra should plant them now. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Time to Plan – and Plant – for the Upcoming Heat of Summer

Make sure to keep an eye on early-maturing peaches and berries so you can pick them before birds get to them. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The official start of summer is near and now is the time to ensure your garden is ready before those skyhigh Texas temperatures arrive.“It may seem like a challenge to keep your garden beautiful in the summer, but with a little planning ahead, you can keep it producing and colorful,”

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