I use shade cloth. White or light beige is the best to keep light on the plants. Dark color shade cloth is not as good for the plants as they need the light - not sun.
Soaker hoses attached to garden hoses on timers, add mulch around plants. Add shadecloth or suspend shadesails or similar cloth that will permit water through but reduces sun intensity. Water early morning to avoid evaporation. While watering in evening may be needed, it can also attract bugs, if done too late in evening. Healthy plants will better withstand Summer. Small quantity of Epsom salts dug around tomato plants helps reduce cracking. Add eggshells to surface area to kill slugs and crawling bugs. Remember to refertilize as needed, watering in, well.
When my husband mows the lawn he piles the grass clippings in piles, I use the clippings around my plants. It helps the ground from getting too dry out in hot weather, it also helps the water get to the roots faster. My flowers last longer by watering at the base of the plants.
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th...
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Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ...
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We removed a deck in our backyard and now the lawn next to it is full of gravel. I tried using a rake but that did not work well. I would love any advice on an easy w...
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Wow! That’s what happening to me I just watered again hopping it will revive again
I use shade cloth. White or light beige is the best to keep light on the plants. Dark color shade cloth is not as good for the plants as they need the light - not sun.
Soaker hoses attached to garden hoses on timers, add mulch around plants. Add shadecloth or suspend shadesails or similar cloth that will permit water through but reduces sun intensity. Water early morning to avoid evaporation. While watering in evening may be needed, it can also attract bugs, if done too late in evening. Healthy plants will better withstand Summer. Small quantity of Epsom salts dug around tomato plants helps reduce cracking. Add eggshells to surface area to kill slugs and crawling bugs. Remember to refertilize as needed, watering in, well.
I water frequently and mulch around ornamental flowers and shrubs. The mulch helps keep moisture near the plant's roots.
When my husband mows the lawn he piles the grass clippings in piles, I use the clippings around my plants. It helps the ground from getting too dry out in hot weather, it also helps the water get to the roots faster. My flowers last longer by watering at the base of the plants.