Beat the Heat in August With These Cool Tips

1. Some (plants) like it hot!

When you shop for plants in August, expect to see varieties that really come into their own in warm weather. Think Cannas and bananas and sweet potato vines. Also look for Rudbeckia, Coreopsis, Gaillardia, Hibiscus, Echinacea, Lantana and more…

2. Focus gardening activities and entertaining during the early morning and evening hours.

By focusing your watering and gardening during the early morning hours and restricting your entertaining to the cooler evening hours… August goes from unbearable to something you’ll miss when it’s over. And all that sunshine is a happiness booster and all that warmth keeps your joints feeling fluid. To add to that festive summer feeling, get a little oilcloth in your life. Ours is from Oilcloth International. They make tablecloths, placemats and table runners which add an instant party feel to your yard.

3. Add a water feature

The simple addition of a plug in fountain… which gives you the sight and sound and evaporative cooling a small body of water provides… will help you to feel cooler. A fountain also provides a source of water for visiting birds and other critters. Ours are plug and play!

4. Stay hydrated in style

My S’well bottle goes everywhere with me… to the nursery… to the gym… and in my car. It keeps water cool and the sport cap add-on makes it really handy to sip on the go. The Wood Collection is pictured, but we also have the garden-friendly Flora & Fauna Collection.

4. Cover your dome

We carry Sunday Afternoons hats for all ages. Some are sporty and some are wedding-worthy. These high-SPF hats are well made and we’ve price matched larger retailers on these because we want you to win summer in style.