What to plant
Annuals/Bedding Plants: Plants that can take summer heat include salvia, angelonia, wax begonia, and ornamental pepper.
Bulbs: Planting early-, mid-, and late-blooming varieties of daylily ensures months of color from these low-maintenance plants.
Herbs: Continue to plant heat-loving herbs, including basil, oregano, Mexican tarragon, and rosemary
Vegetables: Swiss chard will take the heat as well as okra, southern pea, and sweet potato.
What to do
Pests: Insects become more active in warm weather. Watch for thrips, scales, and mites on ornamental plants.
Gardenias: Yellowing of older leaves is usually normal; yellowing of new growth usually indicates a micronutrient deficiency
Oleanders: Inspect chewed or ragged leaves for oleander caterpillars at work.
Lawn insects: Watch for damage from chinch bugs in St. Augustinegrass and begin scouting for newly hatched mole crickets in bahiagrass lawns.
Tomatoes: Watch for pests, disease, and nutritional disorders on tomato plants.
New plants: Produce more plants by air layering, grafting, division, or cuttings. See Seeds and Propagation (Lawn and Garden):
Trees: Prepare for hurricane season by checking trees for damaged or weak branches and pruning if needed. Hire an ISA-certified arborist.
Lawn Mowing: Encourage healthy growth and discourage insects, weeds, and diseases by mowing correctly.