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13.07.2024 - 02:49 / sunset.com / Garden Basics / Kristin Guy
Summer might be the peak production season in your garden, but above-average temps and heat domes don’t quite make for happy horticulture. Even if you’re growing in a mild climate, plant protection throughout the summer is an important practice and can even be helpful when prepping for an out-of-town getaway that might disrupt your usual routine. From keeping an eye on the forecast so you can plot your next move, to knowing which plants need watering and those that definitely do not, we’re sharing all the tips to avoid any summer stress and keep you growing gracefully. Here’s to a resilient garden and not forgetting to protect and hydrate appropriately, yourself included.
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Become your own personal weather forecaster and download an app such as HeatAlert that will keep you notified of detailed weather events in your specific location. When a heat spike is on the way, water early and water deep a day or two before the weather event. Contrary to instinct, you want to hold off watering during the actual heat event; instead get ahead of the temperature spike and deeply water garden beds and containers before it hits. Whether you hand water or use drip, the rules are the same: Dousing your plants during the peak heat or in the afternoon full sun can cause water to evaporate before it reaches the plant’s roots and also make stressed leaves more susceptible to scorch damage.
By watering deeply and less frequently in the early morning, you will encourage deep root growth and more resilient plants that can handle the forecast shifts. For additional protection, lay down a thick layer of mulch around plants to help retain soil moisture and keep roots cool after a deep watering session. Remember that not
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