Happiness is… gardening in summer. The warmth of the sun and the vibrant colors around you in summer make the season something to look forward to. You don’t have to go to the beaches or go overseas just to enjoy the season. You can just stay at home yet feel happy and productive.

One of the ways to make your summer enjoyable and productive is by tending your garden. Apart from making you feel satisfied, gardening also beautifies your surroundings. To make your garden a work of art, plant flowers that favor the summer. These flowers are vibrant and can really add aesthetic value to your home.

Here are some flowers that favor the summer sun.

Aster

Aster resembles a daisy, but smaller. It comes in white, pink, and lavender colors. They bloom through summer and even through fall. Asters are known as a talisman of love and a symbol of patience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dahlia

Dahlias in full bloom are vibrant. Dahlias are annual blooming plants, with mostly tuberous roots. In the language of flowers, Dahlias represent dignity.

 

 

 

 

 

Moonshine’ yarrow (Achillea)

This flower is a generous bloomer. It has tight clusters of deep yellow flowers on 2-foot tall plants that stay in bloom all through summer. No wonder that this flower represents everlasting love.

 

 

 

 

 

Marigold

Marigold is easy to cultivate. This flower can make any garden cheerful with its golden color and ability to bloom all through summer. This flower, which is known as the “Herb of the Sun,” symbolizes passion and creativity.

Make your garden truly colorful this summer by planting these flowers. And to ensure your garden stays pest-free this season, get pest control products from Parsons Pest Control.