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August
hot sun and breezes can put a lot of stress on your garden and lawn. Proper watering techniques and equipment is your key to success. Except for coastal areas, it's too hot to plant anything but seeds. So, enjoy the rest of the summer and the beauty of garden while sipping some iced tea and reading through the seed catalogs for fall planting!
The
most important thing you can do for your lawn and garden now is to
pay attention to what needs water and when. By watering wisely your
plants and trees will benefit and you will conserve water. Be sure
to water less frequently and more deeply. With the heat, water as
early in the day as possible. You can minimize the amount of water
you use by ensuring that you have a thick bed of mulch which will
also keep your plants cool.
Hot tip:
If you have problems with ants getting into your
hummingbird feeder, thickly place some petroleum
jelly around the hook. Ants won't go through it and
your feeder will be able to provide the ambience you
desire and the nutrition hummingbirds are looking
for!
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