Oh yes, we all love the hot sunny days of summer! But, as much as we enjoy our summer days, our gardens must not be neglected. The scorching days of summer can damage your plants and flowers if we are not careful.

We all tend to look at summer as a time of fun and vacation time. While this is great for us, it is bad news for our gardens. Yes, we should enjoy our vacations with family and friends, but it is our responsibility to make sure that our flower gardens are taken care of as well.

The key to a healthy flower garden that will tolerate the hot days of summer is nutrient rich soil. When the soil is good, your plants will thrive in any climate. During the summer, apply some fertilizer at least every six weeks until late summer. And, be sure to water your garden regularly.

In very hot climates with intense heat and sun, be sure to have a thick covering of mulch in your garden as this will protect your plants from some of the heat, it will retain moisture and control weeds. This is a good thing to do if you are going on vacation. One thing I make sure of before I go away, is that my garden is fully watered and moist.

Enjoy your gardening and vacations,
Diana

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