The type of plant, the garden space and the gardener's goals all affect the answer
Fall starts with a heat spike and warm week.
Warmer days ahead as summer ends on a hot streak.
Change in weather pattern brings breezy almost-fall days
Wild weather and wildfire hit NorCal; what gardeners should know
Give your garden a realistic assessment before fall kicks in
Labor Day weekend heat wave says goodbye to summer garden
Heat spikes can play havoc with ripening tomatoes
Hot August days follow hot August nights
Enjoy cooler days – while they last; triple-digit heat coming soon
Triple-digit heat finally arrives, but it won’t last long
Water deeply, mulch and keep an eye out for sunburn
Hot August nights? They could be coming soon
Temperature plays a role in ripening – especially at night
Make the most of mild temperatures before 90s return
Mild temperatures make for ideal summer gardening weather
Landscape designer shares ideas on ways to beat the summer heat (without a pool)
Heat arrives along with the State Fair, but cooldown is expected soon
Make most of cooler temperatures; heat is coming soon
What could be wrong (or right) with this year's tomato crop
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