Protect your garden in a heat wave
Your garden needs help to get through hot times
Heatwaves can do serious damage to your garden. They can dry out flowers, shrivel leaves, and burn fruits beyond recognition.
Don’t worry, though. There are some simple steps you can take to keep your garden safe.
The best way to think about your garden surviving a heatwave is in three stages: Before, During, and After.
Before the heat wave:
Mulch your garden beds! Mulch helps to regulate the temperature of the soil around your plants and keeps in moisture (plus, mulch is free in LA County!)
Water slowly and deeply in the evening to hydrate plants and help them prepare.
In the morning, spray leaves to remove pests and dust.
During the heat wave:
Shade young plants with a cloth, white sheet, or a screen.
Cool down plants by misting leaves with minimal water.
Water slowly and deeply in the early morning or evening, taking care to follow any local watering ordinances. Avoid watering in mid day.
During the heat wave:
Water plants deeply to help them recover from shock.
Keep wilted leaves on plants. They can be used as a shield in case another heat wave comes.
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