Things are really starting to heat up in the Atlanta area. The rising and constant temperatures can put extreme stress on even the most well established plants.
Here are a few quick tips to help your landscape survive the heat.
- Mulch or pine straw around all trees and shrubs to provide maximum insulation to plant root systems from heat. Apply mulch or straw at 2 to 3 inches thick.
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- Water thoroughly in the early morning hours. Have watering finish before day break. This will allow no waste of your water from evaporation.
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- Plant material that shows stress by wilting may need some additional watering to bounce back. Hand watering can really help in this situation.
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Additional Tips to help any annual survive the summer heat:
- Deadhead. Pinch off spent blooms regularly so your plant can conserve its energy, especially during hot temperatures.
- Container plants and new transplants need plenty of water. Be sure your plants drain well between watering.
As winners of over 275 awards, Gibbs Landscape Company offers a proven track record of creative, quality landscape design and maintenance. Our team of highly trained, qualified Landscape Architects and horticulturalist can design and maintain a landscape that will add value to your property for years to come. You deserve the best in landscape design/build and maintenance…you deserve Gibbs Landscape Company.