- Sunset Magazine's editor picks the top plants for summer color such as the 'sunray' sunflower, Sedum telephium, and even Cabernet Sauvignon grapes! The tawny flower plumes of Calamagrostis x acutiflora (feather reed grass) match the amber hues of the California hills.
- Better Homes & Gardens names the best perennials for shade, including Japanese forestgrass, lilyturf, and a great plant with an unfortunate name: lungwort.
- Ideal Home Garden has tips for growing roses, and Old Farmer's Almanac sings the praises of old roses...tough and gorgeous.
- Open thread: ideas for downsizing garden maintenance
