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Your Guide to Summer Gardening in Ohio: Tips from Knollwood's Team

July 6, 2026 | Beginner's Guide, Care guides, Garden bugs, Summer gardening, Summer Season

July in the Miami Valley is hot, sunny, sticky, and loud with cicadas. It's also when your garden is asking more of you than it has all year. But this is the season everything you planted is paying off, and a little attention now keeps that going strong. There's real work to do out there, and sometimes a little guidance can go a long way.

Summer Gardening Survival Guide for Zone 6: Keep Your Plants Thriving in the Heat

June 2, 2025 | Plants thriving in the heat, Summer gardening, Survival guide

Long days, high sun, and sticky afternoons—it’s officially summer in the Miami Valley. And just like people wilt in the heat, so do gardens. Droopy leaves, dry soil, and sun-scorched blooms are a common sight this time of year, especially if you're not sure how to adjust your care routine.