Minimize garden weeds by planting “thugs” like evening primrose (Oenothera fruticose) as a ground cover.
Putting down a surface of wood chips on wide paths like Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Woodland Trail eliminates cover for ticks, decreasing the possibility of picking them up in transit.
Sow seeds now of cool-loving annuals like snapdragon for a colorful and rewarding fall display.
Damask rose