Summers seem to last forever here in Arizona! Picking out plants that can take the heat, while also providing beautiful autumnal colors is important when planning your fall garden. Believe it or not, there are many flowers we can grow here in the South to help us achieve that autumn front porch look. There are three main colors that I look for when picking an autumnal pallet, there colors are red, purple, and orange. There is some variation to these colors, but when they are combined they are pure magic.

Monsoons are seasonal rains here in Arizona during the summer months. This season officially starts on June 15th, but we typically don’t see rains start until after the 4th of July. Monsoons bring slightly higher humidity levels, which makes it a great time to sow warm-loving annuals. With a few Tips and tricks, you can have some great flowers to cut from this late summer into fall.