Early summer is when Texas landscapes really begin to shine. Spring blooms are still putting on a show, but the warmer temperatures are a reminder that now is the perfect time to refresh your outdoor spaces for the months ahead.
Whether you’re updating containers, reviving flowerbeds, or adding fresh color, these simple tips will help keep your landscape looking its best all season long.
TIP 1: CLEAN UP SPRING GROWTH
Spring growth can leave behind faded blooms, leggy stems, and spent flowers. Start your landscape refresh by deadheading annuals and perennials, trimming back overgrown plants, and removing any damaged foliage.
A quick cleanup instantly makes flowerbeds look neater and encourages many plants to produce fresh growth and new blooms throughout the season.
Pro Tip: Make pruning and cleanup easier with our Corona® DualLINK™ Trimmers. Designed for comfort and precision, these durable hand pruners help you tackle everything from spent blooms to light shaping, making landscape maintenance faster and more enjoyable.
TIP 2: REPLENISH MULCH
One of the easiest ways to give your landscape an instant makeover is by adding a fresh layer of mulch.
Calloway’s Premium Organic Mulch helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, regulate soil temperatures, and gives flowerbeds a clean, finished appearance. Apply 2–3 inches around trees, shrubs, and garden beds while keeping mulch a few inches away from plant stems and trunks.
Choose from Calloway’s Premium Organic Cedar, Hardwood, or Pine Bark to complement your landscape style and gardening needs. These mulches help protect plant roots from the summer heat, reduce water evaporation, and create a polished, professional look throughout your garden.
TIP 3: REFRESH YOUR CONTAINERS
Containers work hard during spring and may be ready for a mid-season update. Replace tired or declining plants with fresh blooms that thrive in Texas summer conditions.
For beautiful combinations, mix colorful flowering plants with trailing accents and bold foliage plants. Refreshing your pots is a simple way to add instant curb appeal to patios, porches, and entryways.
A fresh container deserves a fresh home. Explore our wide variety of pottery and planters, including classic terra cotta, elegant porcelain, modern plastics, and unique decorative styles in a range of colors, shapes, and sizes. Whether you’re going for a timeless garden feel or a clean modern aesthetic, the right container can completely elevate your plant display and bring new life to your space.
TIP 4: ADD SUMMER COLOR
Nothing transforms a landscape faster than vibrant seasonal color. Replace fading spring flowers with summer-loving favorites that continue blooming through summer.
CORA® XDR VINCA
Cora® XDR Vinca produces nonstop blooms in vibrant shades of pink, white, and purple. Its excellent performance in Texas gardens makes it a favorite for flowerbeds, containers, and borders. Plus, butterflies love it!
PENTAS
Pentas offer clusters of star-shaped flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Their bright blooms provide long-lasting color and thrive in sunny locations.
LANTANA
Bring vibrant, season-long color to your landscape with Lantana. This Texas garden’s favorite thrives in the summer sun and produces clusters of bright blooms that attract butterflies, and other pollinators. Its vigorous growth and continuous flowering make it an excellent choice for flowerbeds, containers, hanging baskets, and landscape borders.
SALVIA
Salvia adds spikes of colorful blooms that pollinators can’t resist. With varieties available in shades of blue, purple, red, and pink, these hardy plants bring season-long interest to the landscape.
SWEET POTATO VINE
For dramatic foliage and trailing texture, Sweet Potato Vine is hard to beat. Its vibrant chartreuse or deep purple leaves spill beautifully from containers and hanging baskets.
CROTONS
Bring a tropical feel to your landscape with Fresh From Florida® Crotons. Known for their bold, vibrant foliage, Crotons feature striking mixes of green, yellow, orange, and red that add nonstop color. These eye-catching plants thrive in warm conditions and are perfect for adding texture, contrast, and a lush, tropical look to flowerbeds, containers, and entryway plantings.
Instant Color with Proven Winners® 30-Second Planters
Add beautiful, professionally designed color to your porch or patio in minutes with Proven Winners® 30-Second Planters. These ready-to-plant combinations feature complementary plants selected to grow and thrive together, making it easy to create a stunning container display without the guesswork.
Simply place them in your favorite container, add soil, and enjoy instant seasonal color all summer long.
TIP 5: FEED FOR SUMMER SUCCESS
Plants use a lot of energy producing blooms, foliage, and new growth. Giving them the nutrients they need now helps keep them healthy and beautiful throughout the season.
Feed annuals, perennials, shrubs, and tropical plants with Calloway’s Premium Plant Foods according to label directions. Regular feeding encourages stronger roots, healthier growth, and more vibrant color.
TIP 6: CHECK YOUR WATERING ROUTINE
As temperatures rise, your watering schedule may need adjusting. Water deeply in the morning to help plants establish strong root systems and maximize moisture absorption before the heat of the day arrives.
Pay special attention to containers, hanging baskets, and newly planted flowers, as they tend to dry out more quickly than established landscape plants.
Visit Us!
Ready to refresh your landscape? Visit your neighborhood Calloway’s Nursery and speak with one of our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals. We’ll help you select the perfect plants, fertilizers, and supplies to keep your garden looking beautiful all summer long.
Need help bringing your vision to life? Explore our Pick & Plant program! This service is designed to take the guesswork out of gardening while still letting you choose the plants and style you love. Simply select your favorite plants and containers, and our team will professionally plant them for you using proper soil, spacing, and combinations that are tailored for long-lasting success.
A few simple updates now can keep your landscape colorful, healthy, and inviting throughout the season.