How to Maintain Your Garden's Health During Texas Heatwaves

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How to Maintain Your Garden's Health During Texas
Heatwaves
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Proximity to the Tropic of Cancer
Humid coastal conditions
High-pressure weather systems
Desert and semi-arid landscapes
makes Texas a hot state with characteristic
intense heat.
Lack of natural cooling mechanisms
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Maintaining a healthy garden in such a drought
prone area is no less than a challenging task.
Todays presentation aims to help you with that.
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TEXAS HEATWAVES IN NUMBERS
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• On a regular summer day in Texas, the temperature
  can exceed 1000F or 380C.

• 1200F (490C) is the highest ever recorded
  temperature in Seymour part of the state.

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• During summer months, there are 100 days of
  temperatures above 1000F (380C).

• Heatwaves in Texas can last for several days to
  weeks.

• Moreover, this state is a drought prone area.

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HOW HEATWAVE CAN HARM YOUR GARDEN
1- By drying out the soil, it may cause water
stress for plants.
4- You might also have to deal with issues such
as leaf burn, delayed flowering, etc.
2- By driving away pollinators, it may disrupt
plant reproduction.
3- May make your garden susceptible to diseases
and pest infestations.
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Help Your Garden Survive Heatwaves With The
Following Tips
Listed below are a few things that you do to
ensure the survival of your Texas garden during
heat waves
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1- WATERING STRATEGY
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• Water your plants early in the morning it will
  help them access moisture before evaporation.

• Consider using drip irrigation to deliver water
  directly to the roots.

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2- SHADE AND PROTECTION
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Creating shed using cloths and garden structures
can be quite effective against heatwaves.
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Consider companion planting technique it is
quite effective at preventing sunburn.
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3- CHOOSE HEAT-TOLERANT PLANTS
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• Opt for plants native to Texas.

• Such plants are genetically evolved to thrive in
  extreme conditions.

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4- SOIL HEALTH
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• Work on improving the water retention
  capabilities of soil.

• Consider adding organic compost and mulch to
  preserve your soils health.

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5- PRUNE AND MAINTAIN PLANTS
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• Pruning allows plants to focus their energy on
  healthy growth.

• Prevent overcrowding to provide your plants with
  adequate water and sunlight.

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6- MONITOR FOR PESTS
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As the environmental temperature rises, pests
become more active.
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• During heatwaves the likelihood of your plants
  being affected by pests will increase
  significantly.

• Make necessary arrangements to minimize the
  damage.

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BOTTOM LINE
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These are a few things that can help your garden
survive and thrive during the Texas heatwaves.
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If you need professional assistance, dont
hesitate to contact professionals.
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