Name: Barb Quincy, FL (Zone 8b) Practice senseless acts of beauty!
Another thing to consider is if you have plants that melt in the heat, they may need to be placed in an area where there is a bit of afternoon shade - not too much, but it does help especially with dark flowers.
“Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.”
― Dalai Lama