Known by various names like the Silver Dust and the Silver Ragwort, the Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima) is a go-to plant for gardeners as it fits into any flower garden, regardless of the color scheme.
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August and September are the peak months when droughts can take place, which can cause some panic for gardeners. And while this is totally understandable, there are ways to keep your garden cool and watered even during the hottest and driest times of the year, so don't go into panic mode yet.
If you're still on edge about what to do when there is a drought, keep reading to see tips on how to save your garden during a drought as well as what exactly to expect.
When you're experiencing a drought, one of the first things that will happen is your leaves will turn from a lively green to most likely a dull brown. This is because when leaves don't get enough water and are dehydrated, water will evaporate from the leaves, leaving them shriveled, wilted, and dried up.
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Another thing that gardeners dread during a drought is the thinning of their beloved trees, shrubs, and herbs. According to a piece by University of Massachusetts, the root systems of these plants are very delicate and while in a drought they will eventually die off. This will result in the water capabilities of the plant to be severely negatively impacted.
Unfortunately, all the heard work that you did planting new flowers and plants on your beloved garden may not even appear during a drought. This is because conditions aren't good enough for plants to survive, so they will remain dormant until conditions change for the better.
Because of the lack of water and high intensity sun, your soil will shrink and dry up. This will unfortunately create a less than ideal habitat for plants to thrive, so it's not something any gardener will
Known by various names like the Silver Dust and the Silver Ragwort, the Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima) is a go-to plant for gardeners as it fits into any flower garden, regardless of the color scheme.
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