ISSUE #833 - JUNE 10, 2021
Make it easy on yourself with tips on low maintenance gardens and perennials for shade.
How to Design a Low Maintenance Garden
If the recent stretch of hot weather has proven anything, it's that even the most avid gardener can find it tough to work outside when the temperatures soar.

With summer quickly approaching, hot weather will soon be here to stay. However, by planning ahead and following a few guidelines, you can enjoy a low maintenance garden that will allow you to enjoy the blooms instead of toiling in the heat.

Check out these tips to get started...
Kerry's Tips of the Week
Spring Blooming Perennials for Shade
Last week I wrote about some striking spring bloomers for sunny spots - now let's step into the shade. Most shade loving perennials bloom in spring or early summer. There are many awesome choices, but since this feature is about "early risers", I'm going to write about three rock stars with lovely flowers AND foliage.

Continue reading for my "shady" selections...
KERRY ANN MENDEZ is an award-winning garden educator, author and design consultant based in southern Maine. Her latest book is The Budget-Wise Gardener.

You'll now find her at Estabrook's in Kennebunk. Plus, don't miss her Gardening Webinar series for more tips and tricks.
June is National Rose Month
Whether you're an expert rose grower or you usually enjoy them from your local florist, there's no doubt that there is lots to love about this timeless bloom! Roses are also one of the world's oldest flowers - archeologists have discovered rose fossils dating back 35 million years!

And while there are countless varieties of roses, each color of rose has its own special meaning...
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