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 Regardless of where you stand on the global warming argument, you can't deny that June's record-breaking warmth led to the warmest first half of the year and the warmest 12-month period in the country since record-keeping started in 1895. It seems like this pattern will hold true in July.

Plants need water because the soil is dry. Don't let your automated watering system make you too comfortable. Evaporation rates have soared due to the extreme heat and humidity, which means that less of the water actually reaches the soil.

Okay, so it rained in a few places at last. I can almost hear the collective "Whew, what a relief!"

Do not jump to conclusions. Even after high heat, a single rainstorm won't be enough to fix the problem. Much of this moisture will just dissipate into the arid atmosphere or run off the parched ground. In order to end the dry spell, we need consistent and frequent downpours.

Good news: water is more likely to soak into the ground if it rains later in the day after the sun has set. Your soil will be ready to absorb additional water because you watered before this. The same applies if you water after the fact; the action primed the soil, so the water is absorbed more effectively. So, add "watering often" to your to-do list (several times a week for some really dry areas).

WASHING YOUR HANDS BY HAND

Please be aware of the fact that most communities now enforce some sort of water restriction and do your best to adhere to it. It usually requires a hand-held hose or a watering bucket to get to plants in containers. Reusing clean water from indoor sources is something to consider for those in areas where water consumption is strictly regulated.

BLUE-GRAY AQUA

"Gray-water," despite its many detractors, is a real water source. Use eco-friendly dish soap and drain the rinse water into a container instead of dumping it down the drain. That's ideal for reusing in landscaping since it has so little surfactant. In the same vein, bath water containing only trace amounts of soap or salts can be safely reused in the garden. Although its utility is debatable, some communities do allow for the use of laundry water.

Please be sure to regularly (daily, if possible) water your annual plants during summer. Ensure the soil is checked before watering. If you haven't watered them since you planted them and they aren't already dead, do it TODAY. Don't put your plants through hell; they can't drive themselves to the smoothie shop, they need YOU.

Newly planted trees, shrubs, perennials, and ground covers may need care and maintenance after being transplanted or grown from seed. Irrigation systems work well to keep soil moist on a consistent basis, but they are not made to deal with drought. It's important to regularly check in on your plants by going outside and seeing how they seem. Is their bloom fading? Is the very end brown? Will the plant's inside dry up and become brown? Then it's possible they're thirsty.

How to Water Your Garden Properly

When watering plants, a watering wand is an excellent tool since it allows you to provide a constant stream of water without causing any damage. Put the water near the plant's roots. It's the soil, not the plant itself, that you're watering.

Keep an eye out for flooding! Ensure the water is penetrating the soil. So, please take your time. With a cultivator, you may scratch away at the hardened top layer of soil or mulch.

A little at a time, go on to the next plant, water it briefly, and then repeat the process with the next plant in the row. Then repeat the process. It might be challenging to get complete absorption on the first pass through particularly dry soil. Three or even two passes over a section will yield better results.

If your plants are suffering from drought, you shouldn't fertilise them. Just give them a good soaking until they look healthy and lush again. Once that happens, fertilisation is risk-free. Also applies to grassy areas. It's a waste of money to fertilise a parched lawn.

During the hottest parts of the day, it's not a good idea to water. Pick either the morning (before 9 am) or the evening (after 5 pm) to water. To the contrary, if you manage to stumble across a truly depressed plant around lunchtime, you should do the following. Provide it with water, being sure to direct most of it toward the plant's base as you do so. Then incorporate it into your routine schedule of watering.

Don't limit yourself to spraying the plant leaves. When watering fungus-prone plants like roses, lilacs, peonies, phlox, and many annuals, make sure to wet the soil rather than the leaves.

Please share your thoughts and questions here if you're struggling to cope with the summer's heat and drought. Let's talk about how difficult it is to keep up with the landscape's watering needs, especially in the current temperature extremes.

Feel like making some adjustments? You can battle the heat and protect your landscaping investment with the aid of the Garden Continuum's organic soil building tactics, suitable mulching techniques, right plant selections, and watering systems. The time to schedule your no-cost exploratory meeting is now.

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