How to garden smarter during summer heat
Candace Godwin
Slow, deep waterings at the base of the plant, whether from drip irrigation or a soaker hose, encourage deeper roots and more stable plants.
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An inexpensive moisture meter helps determine whether your soil needs watering.
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Many plants droop in the afternoon heat to conserve moisture; it’s not always a sign of drought stress. Plants typically bounce back once the afternoon heat subsides.
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Sunscald often appears as a white, leathery patch and is caused by prolonged exposure to intense sunlight.
All photos by Candace Godwin
Shade cloths are made from lightweight, sun-blocking material and can reduce the ambient temperature under the cloth by up to 10 degrees.
As we sink deeper into our North Idaho summer, the excitement of spring has given way to garden maintenance — an often not-so-much-fun time in the garden.
While the tomatoes are reaching for the sky, zucchini plants are doubling overnight, and every weather forecast brings another string of 90-degree afternoons, we wonder how we’ll manage to keep the garden thriving.
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