Extreme summer heat can be as exhausting for our plants as it is for us, but you can make their lives easier with a few simple strategies. By using smart watering techniques, providing shade and removing other stressors, you can help maintain the harvest, even in very hot and dry weather.
Thoughtful planting of plants is the first step in protecting them
Hydrangeas are the pride of every gardener, both professional and amateur. Photo Anna Krasko / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Even plants that love to bask in the sun need some type of shade to protect themselves from it. Make sure you place your plants somewhere where they will get at least some shade all day long. This will prevent burns or dryness, and will also help save water.
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Do not fertilize during hot weather. This may harm the plants
Adding nutrients makes plants grow faster, which exposes them to more stress during hot weather. Plus, they will need even more water to process the fertilizer! Stop fertilizing when temperatures exceed 25 degrees or when plants curl their leaves, drop flowers or stop producing new flowers.
Protect plant roots from high temperatures. It is very important
Mulching flower beds and pots will help plant roots retain moisture. A layer about 3 cm deep will retain the heat penetrating the soil and keep it moist. It is important to choose the right type of bedding for the area you are in and the plants you want to protect, as each will offer different levels of moisture retention, but a simple tip is that light colored mulches can provide better heat protection than dark colored ones.
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Source: Gazeta
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