Tag: heat
Night-blooming Plants
This spring, the Garden’s trails will be blanketed with a variety of flowers, including those of night-blooming cactus. Most of these cactus species bloom at night because they rely on nocturnal pollinators, including bats. This strategy helps protect their delicate,...
Plant Care Tips During Heat Wave
Record-breaking high temperatures this Spring are stressful for many plants. Despite best efforts to keep plants alive, many will begin to see symptoms of heat and drought stress. Leaves, fruit, flowers, bark, wood and roots can be damaged. Different plant species...
Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden
As the Garden prepares for the upcoming Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 16-19, the horticulture department observed an interest in natural gardens and a heightened fascination with desert-adapted plants. Plant Sale shoppers are seeking low-maintenance options that not only...
