From our member's gardens:

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Weeds compete with flowers for space, nutrients and sunlight so pull them regularly.  They are easier to remove when small and it disturbs the adjacent plant roots less.

Water deeply (soak several inches into the soil) but infrequently (let the top layer dry before watering again). This encourages the plants' roots to grow downward and help plants stay alive during the intense heat of the summer.

Record what worked (and what didn't) this year in a garden journal.

Gather cut flowers for a beautiful display in your home.