But in other ways, the public’s absence got back at the gardeners by creating additional tasks: “We never have to weed our paths, because usually visitors walk on them,” Mr. Tilghman said. Guests are back, and as August beckons, Mr. Tilghman shared his high-summer to-do list. Water and Weed Consistently“If you can’t enjoy weeding, you won’t be a happy gardener,” said Mr. Tilghman, citing its importance to a garden’s health and visuals. “We look for scale, vigor, composition — and aesthetic worthiness,” Mr. Tilghman said. At Untermyer, those insights become essential fodder for action plans in the fall and the following spring.

Source: New York Times July 29, 2020 09:56 UTC