As Southern California contends with the summer's extreme heat, it's important to protect your plants from brutal temperatures.
As Southern California contends with the summer's extreme heat, it's important to protect your plants from brutal temperatures.As Southern California contends with the summer's extreme heat, it's important to protect your plants from brutal temperatures.
But you can take action to protect you plants from the extreme heat. Experts recommend minimizing any stress to your plants so hold off on pruning or transplanting during a heat wave and make sure your plants are getting enough water. If you have potted plants, consider relocating them to the shade during extreme heat and add mulch to plants in your garden to conserve moisture. Long term, as we experience greater climate challenges and hotter temperatures, start thinking about drought and heat tolerant species you can plant.
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