Don't Let This Happen To Your Plants

Extremely high temperatures in the Northwest are not only uncomfortable but can be dangerous for people and plants. There are things you can do to help your plants stay healthy when temperatures reach 90° plus.

First, care for yourself!

• KEEP HYDRATED Carry a water bottle and use it.
• GARDEN IN THE MORNING before the hottest part of the day.
• Wear A Hat & USE SUNSCREEN
• DON'T OVERDO IT. Limit the time you spend in the sun and heat.

Tips to keep your plants healthy in high temperatures.

• WATER IN THE MORNING before the worst heat.
• WATER DEEPLY, at least 6 inches down, and close to the plant to ensure water reaches the roots.
• CONTAINERS AND HANGING BASKETS will need more frequent watering. Use your finger to check the soil often. If dry, water.
• MOVE CONTAINERS AND BASKETS to shadier spots if possible.
• MULCH AROUND PLANTS to slow down evaporation. Straw, compost, and peat moss work well.
• USE SHADE CLOTH. Temperatures under shade cloth can be 10 degrees lower and will stop direct sunlight and reduce evaporation. Rig up a frame to support the cloth. Try not to lay directly on the plants so they will have more air circulation. Shade cloth can be found at garden stores and Amazon here.
• DON'T STRESS THE PLANT by transplanting, pruning, or fertilizing.
• MOVE SEEDLINGS to shadier spots.

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