Here are a couple of really simple tips to keep in mind as you potter around your garden this summer.
Watering Your Garden
Hammered Metal Watering Can from Wayside
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.