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Maintaining Your Landscaping During Hot Summers
Boy it’s hot out! How do you maintain a beautiful landscaped home during these hot summer days? Preston’s Tree and Landscape Service has been busy installing some beautiful plantings this summer and we’re here to give you some tips on how to keep them beautiful. Hot weather can be tough on plants, but with the right care, your landscaping can stay vibrant and healthy. Here are some tips to help.
First water wisely, if you water deeply and less frequently, Instead of light, frequent sprinklings, this encourages strong, deep root systems that are more drought tolerant.
Water early in the morning or late in the evening: Watering during these times reduces water loss due to evaporation and allows the water to soak into the soil effectively before the hottest part of the day.
Target the roots, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses to deliver water directly to the plant’s roots, minimizing waste and preventing foliage diseases caused by wet leaves. Check soil moisture before watering, check the top few inches of soil. If it’s dry, it’s time to water.
Second, and you know it, MULCH MULCH MULCH! Preston’s Tree and Landscape Service has bulk much you can have delivered or you can pick up! We have the best quality mulch around and because it’s locally sourced so we can sell it for much less than our competitors. Mulch is your friend in the heat. A layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture, keeps the soil cooler, and suppresses weeds that compete for water. To apply mulch correctly Maintain a layer of 3 inches of mulch, keeping it away from plant stems to prevent moisture buildup and potential rot.
Third providing shade for your plants in the heat can be easy. Move containers, If you have container plants, relocate them to a shadier spot during the hottest part of the day.
Create temporary shade for plants in the ground. using patio umbrellas or even backyard sails which have become a popular option. You can also purchase shade cloth. Choose the right shade cloth, cloths come in varying densities. For most plants, a density of 30-60% is ideal, allowing enough light for photosynthesis while reducing heat and UV exposure.
Forth avoid fertilizing during heatwaves. Fertilizing encourages new growth, which requires more water and can stress plants during periods of extreme heat. Limit pruning. Pruning, especially major pruning, can also stress plants and force them to expend energy on healing wounds rather than focusing on surviving the heat.
Lastly delaytransplanting. Wait until the weather cools to rearranged your landscaping, as transplanting can be particularly stressful in hot conditions.
Some other things to consider, choose drought-tolerant plants. When selecting new plants, prioritize those known for their ability to thrive in hot, dry climates. Mow your lawn higher: Taller grass shades the soil, keeps roots cooler, and helps retain moisture. Deadhead spent flowers. Removing dead flowers prevents plants from putting energy into seed production, allowing them to focus on health during the heat.
Here at Preston’s Tree & Landscape Service we hope you are enjoying your summer and give us a call to schedule a free estimate for Tree Removal, Lawn Repair, New Plantings, Patios, Walkways and Retaining Walls 585-265-2490. As always 0% financing is available for all tree removal or landscaping projects.