Posted by Stephanie | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 03-09-2007
Happy Labor Day!
It has been extremely hot in many parts of the country, and we have a month or so before it really starts to cool down. Here are just a few tips to keep everything in your garden from dying before it ever has a chance to go dormant for the winter.
Watering Your Garden
If your climate usually exhibits high humidity, don’t water in the evening, the dew will set and the moisture will not evaporate, leaving your plants moist all night long– may lead to fungal growth. For hot and dry weather, you should water deeply once a week to promote deep root growth. Daily light waterings may lead to shallow root growth, which will cause your plants to dry out more quickly. The best time to water is in the morning, before the heat of the day. This should prepare your plants for the evaporation from the sun and winds it will experience throughout the day.
Trimming, Dead-Heading and Pruning
Keeping hedges and shrubs trimmed promotes fuller growth and keeps your plants looking neat and healthy. Dead-head throughout the summer to allow plant to focus on new growth a keep blooming. Don’t be afraid to prune and trim throughout the summer– keeping shrub growth in check is not only good for the plant, but keeps your garden looking very neat and structured.
Happy gardening, and please don’t work too hard in this heat – it’s dangerous.