Top 5 Tips for Successful Gardening in the Heat | Gardening with Creekside 

The evening lighting, the colorful cottage garden, the stunning white back side of the patio, and your southern charm....what a beautiful presentation!

Very good tips. I’m not cute when I’m gardening but I’m protected from sun and bugs. Long sleeves and pants/socks/shoes are a must. Add in a hat and sunscreen and I’m ready to go ✔️ I like to buy oversized mens dress shirts from the thrift store-those cotton, loose-fitting clothes make a big difference and allow for air flow. A nice thing about being totally covered is that your skin doesn’t get dirty, the clothes take it all 👍

Yesterday, I summoned my courage and did some gardening in the heat. Pulled tulip foliage, weeds and planted 5 Bubble Gum petunias in the hottest time of day. It's just a strip along the public sidewalk, but I was out there for hours. Got a compliment from a pedestrian. That always makes my efforts worth it even though I'm embarrassed because all I see are the flaws/weeds. Rain this morning and in 70s. I should garden anyway because it'll be 🔥🔥🔥🥵 the rest of the week. Speaking of hot, your cottage garden is on fire! Love that 'Primal Scream' daylily. Thanks for the mini garden tour.

Great tips! Your cottage garden is absolutely beautiful! All your gardens are beautiful but the color in that one is stunning. Thank you for inspiring me to do more in my garden.

Good morning sunshine!!The day always gets brighter when I tune in to your show!!! You look marvelous darling 💕🌹🦋🌺🐛🐰🌷😘💨💋

Spot on gardening tips for gardening in our summer heat. Vanity goes out the window while working outside in this heat, trying to stay hydrated and safe from the rays of the sun is what matters. I often use my cooling towel around my neck to stay cooler, wetting it whenever it dries. Helps a lot! Beautiful garden, Jenny!

I envy Laura and her ability to wear her hair down and look pretty. I literally stand outside and start sweating. If my hair is down it just sticks to me. 😫

My mother always said “follow the shade”.

My favorite time of day for gardening is 6-7:30 pm. We have large oaks that protect us in the afternoon from the sun but in the evening things really cool down and it’s quite pleasant, even when the actual temp is in the 90s!

The flower beds look so full and beautiful. Your work really shows.

Great tips and reminders for summer gardening. Thanks so much Jenny.

Thank you for this! Gardening in the heat is sure a challenge in the south. Your gardens are looking absolutely amazing! I love the white garden surrounding your patio 🪴 I would add “mulch”...it keeps the soil cool and retains moisture.

Deb here. These are sensible tips. Can always count on Jenny to provide the best advice. Your garden is looking beautiful.

Thank you for the great tips. All of your gardens are beautiful. Mr. Jerry and Ms Jenny you both are always such an inspiration. Have a blessed rest of your day.

Good morning, Jenny♥️. You are a true treasure from God for North Carolina gardeners! Thanks so much for the valuable tips!! God bless you and your family .♥️🌸

The colors in your cottage garden are stunning. They made me smile as soon as I saw them 😁

Thank you for this Jenny! Great tips! I am just getting into gardening and this was wonderful. I especially giggled when you said “this is not a fashion show” and also to not do the swirly thing with the hose. Haha. Thanks again!

I was just laughing with my husband last night because again I was out in the dark working in the garden. I don't get home till 6, need time to rest and eat so by the time I get to the space it is past sunset. LOL I said I am going to start a new trend. He needs to put some lights out for me.

Jenny and Jerry, the gardens surrounding your home are absolutely gorgeous! I noticed a hummingbird behind you at one point in this video. I love seeing those beautiful little birds. I plant lots of flowers that attract them to my garden. I was wondering if either of you has used a cooling towel while working outside during the summer? If you haven't, trust me when I say they have been a real lifesaver for me. To activate the cooling aspect of the towel, you get it thoroughly wet, then wring out the excess water, and snap the towel in the air (like you're shaking a rug outside). It feels cool to the touch after that ...until it starts to dry out, then just reactivate it. I fold it once or twice (the long way) and place it around my neck. I wonder if any of your followers use one of these? I've had heat stroke several times, and I don't ever want to go through that again. Have a happy and safe summer! ~Margie🌞💚

That daylily row is really beautiful! Great tips for the hot weather, Jenny! One thing I do in the hot weather is to occasionally dunk my head in the pool :-)

Michigan has had 4 days of heat index over 100, dew points have been in the mid 70’s range, tomorrow I will get back in the veggie garden lower dew points back in the 50’s and mid 80’s temps. Thanks for the tips Jenny, plain ole common sense is what is needed in times of heat.

The captivating song of the Wood Thrush. My favorite!

TY! We are roasting and my little garden is feeling it! The tips were very helpful.

You are a great gardener, but also an amazing teacher. I am learning so much from you and your channel! Thanks!

Hi from Ohio! Could you please do a tour of your cottage garden and what the plants are? It’s Beautiful! Love your channel

Great info. 👏👏👏 I'm in South Florida so I get you 😁😁😁 always hot, always humid. No break 🥵🥵🥵

Great tips Jenny. Thank you! We live and garden on one acre in northwestern Oregon. It's now in the 80s and 90s this week. Quite a contrast to the continual RAIN we've had the last few months up thru half of June!!🌞 I found this very helpful and delightful even though I have been gardening for over 40 years!! Your gardens are looking gorgeous! 🌻🌿🌺🌸🌼🪴

The cottage garden looks stunning.

Your gardens are so beautiful Mrs.Jenny... Here in Louisiana it's very hot too and humid . I been waiting until late afternoon to do any yard works right before dark... I would love to add a few more perennials..

In Iowa, we have had heat indexes of 90 to 100+ and extremely Humid. You sweat just standing still. I haven't planted anything because of the stress it would put on the plants. Love the tips❤

Great gardening in the heat tips! 🔥 Your garden in every location is just gorgeous! You're looking pretty yourself today!

Jenny all your gardens are looking so pretty.

👍🏼👍🏼Excellent Video--about the best I've seen to really help us southerners! 👏🏼THANKS SO MUCH!👋🏼😎 Stay cool!

Love the purple , orange color combo in the cottage garden area!

One issue i had for the past 3 days was the high wind. Really dries stuff out faster and puts bends in the taller plants. Water Water Water!

Your flowers are absolutely beautiful 🌻❤️🌻❤️❤️❤️

I'm very sensitive to heat, so once it's above about 75 I am dripping with sweat. I try to plan out my projects to follow the shade in my garden and avoid direct sun to the extent possible. Every time I pause I try to remember to drink some water -- you don't want to get to the point where you are dehydrated. Thanks for reminding everyone to take precautions.

I SO greatly appreciate your words of wisdom! Health first, fashion show later.

Jenny thanks for all the tips .BEAUTIFUL garden & landscape🌳🌄

Wow those nicotinna plants are wonderful!

Thank you Jenny!!! East Tennessee is in a HEAT WAVE! Nine plus days of mid 90’s 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 Thank you for the REMINDERS!!! Your neighbor-Sherry Knoxville

Hi Jenny! Love your beautiful gardens! All great tips and reminders!!! Hugs! :)

You always give us so much great 👍 👌 ❤ information and healthy tips.

Morning from zone 9b/10 Ms Jenny. Those are all wonderful tips, thank you. Clearly the home gardens are doing well so I think we need a tour very soon! 🌸❤️

Excellent video and great suggestions. I garden near Winston-Salem NC. It has been very hot, humid and with little breeze. In my 70s and learned a long time ago to work before the sun come up or in the evening. I always have a half gallon container with ice and water nearby. Thank goodness for my large brimmed hat. I follow all the other tips you provided except for one...taking regular breaks. Once i start working i loose track of time. So from now on i will do as you say. I will plan what i can work on for 10 minutes, stop, get in the shade, rehydrate, take off my hat and cool down. Then i will repeat this for a couple hours then go inside and shower with cool water. I find if i work till i am about to drop it is no fun. It is also dangerous as i can more easily loose my balance or trip...these are the last things i want to do. If i suddenly get too hot i take off my hat and run water from the hose over my head, arms and legs. That really makes a huge difference. I can then rest a bit then get my tools and go inside. Better be safe than sorry. Thanks for your videos. Susan

Wow! Thanks for the hanging basket tub advice. I love hanging baskets. I would water and fertilize religiously. They would still be wilty and eventually die. Western Oregon isn't known for heat..but it doesn't rain in July and August. Add 80 or up to 100 degrees and it becomes death to my baskets. Again, thank you.

Great tips. Your backdrop garden behind you is amazing. Would you be able to do a little tour of that space there’s a couple of plants that are amazing and I’m not sure what they are. Love your channel

Best video I’ve seen from you yet, I usually watch garden answer, but I loved the prepared talking points and the streamlined approach

Garden tour of the property surrounding your home is a must. Everything is blooming! Gorgeous!

Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

Your gardens are stunning! Thanks for all the great tips!

Everything you have said is so true, I live in NC and I love gardening, but the humidity is awful.

Love the rows of daylilies

Thanks. So smart!

Perfect! Absolutely perfect video for today!

Great tips, Jenny!

That was a very helpful video, thank you Jenny!

Another great video. Thanks Jenny!

It’s been so hot & humid here in West Virginia this week too , you just sweat in the shade ! 🥵🥵

Outstanding video, Jenny! All your advice is spot on!

Thank you Mrs Jenny and Mr Jerry. These were good tips!

Great video Jenny, really enjoy all your tips!

Thankyou.your gardens are gorgeous 😍

Great information! Thanks, Jenny! 💕🌻🌺

Thank you Jenny! 💜🧡💜

Your hot summer gardens are beautiful! Great tips, too.

Great advice & reminders! Thank you

Hi Jenny - your property and gardens are simply stunning!

Very helpful, thanks!

Great information. Thank you.

Great tips!! You can never be too careful here in NC with our heat and humidity. I can just stand outside doing nothing and look like I just got out of the shower!! Lol. Love, love, love your cottage garden. ❤️😊

Such a great video! Very helpful, thank you!

All your flower beds are just gorgeous!

Thanks for all the great information!! I enjoy you and your channel so much💖

Your flowers are just gorgeous!

Your gardens are looking amazing! 😍🤩😍

The cottage garden looks beautiful!

Thank you Jenny, for all the Great reminders for gardening in the heat! High 90’s here in Illinois already🥵

Thank you. Tips are helpful for us in N Texas heat this time of year.

Absolutely stunning in the background 🌸💕🌸

Great video!! I loved seeing your gardens in bloom as well.

Thank U for these tips!!!😊

Thank you! Very good info!🙂

Thanks, Jenny!🥰♥️👋🏼

Your yard is beautiful and so are you Jenny! 💛

Thanks for this episode! Very helpful tips! Especially about the hanging baskets. I never knew to soak them if they are dried out.

Your gardens are gorgeous.

Your tips are spot on and gardens look well watered . Great tips!!

Jenny, your cottage garden is gorgeous. You need to give us a tour! Thanks for the tips.

I absolutely LOVE your garden aesthetic. Your use of color is amazing.

Your gardens are looking fabulous like you, you cheer me up and pump me up to get out to my gardens Jenny.

I love you and every professional and knowledgable gardening ideas! Thank you! 🥰

Great information!👍❤️❤️❤️

Excellent, very informative video. Great tip about hydrating the day before (that goes for sports, too). Love all of your garden spaces, especially the colorful cottage garden and the space with the Senorita Rosalita cleome. Looked that one up ; nice to know it doesn’t have a bad smell. Thank you so much!

These were great tips. Thanks

Very informative ... great video!

Thank you for this video😊

Great tips and reminders. I have the tendency to do more then was planned but am forgetting to hydrate. I really appreciate your advice. Your plants are beautiful.

Love your cottage garden….gorgeous! Also great tips on gardening in this heat! Loved the flute like sounds of the Wood Thrush bird….I could hear him while you were talking. One of my favorite summer sounds!

I do know all these tips Jenny but you present it so well!!!! Always good to hear again!!! Thanks you are an awesome teacher!!🥰