Shade cloths can reduce the surrounding temperature by up to 10 degrees, helping to keep the soil cool.
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From Wilt to Wow: 10 great garden tips you need now
Summer may bring sunshine and ripe tomatoes, but it also tests a gardener’s patience — and their plants' endurance. Amid scorching heat, thirsty soil, and sneaky pests, it’s the season when your vegetable garden needs a little extra care.