You’ve planted and pruned, weeded and worked, now the sun is
beating down and your plants seem to be wilting under the rays. What can
you do? Turns out - a lot! Here are a few steps to take to protect
your garden from the heat.
1. Protect your plants with mulch. Mulch will help keep the
moisture in the soil and suppress the growth of weeds.
2. Pull the weeds that show up in your garden - they are stealing
the moisture and nutrients your plants need.
3. Water in the morning before the heat of the day. This is better
than in the evening when the moisture could cause fungus to take hold.
4. Keep your grass taller - it will cast longer shadows and its
healthier for your lawn during the summer months.
5. Utilize irrigation hoses and soakers to slowly deliver water to
the plant’s roots.
What do you do to protect your garden from the heat?
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