Comments on: 7 Ways to Help Your Plants Survive a Heat Wave

By: Lorie Reid

Lorie Reid — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:24:39 +0000

Hi, my biggest concern with watering during mid-summer het is the timing. I know it’s best to water early mornings, the problem is my work schedule, I work swing so I usually get home around 11:15pm. I go to bed around 3am so I’m not awake early morning and end up watering when I get home. Is that bad for the trees and plants? Should I do it right before bed at 3am?

By: Linda Ly

Linda Ly — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 01:56:04 +0000

In reply to Maggie.

Shade cloth is what I recommend! (I know what you mean, I’m road-tripping across the South right now and it’s sweltering.) Also, make sure you’re growing varieties that are adapted for your climate.

By: Beppy

Beppy — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:52:23 +0000

These are some great tips to help plants survive a heatwave. Something that I’ve started doing is reserving water from my wading pool in tubs so that I can water my plants in containers. I wouldn’t suggest reserving the water if you wear sunscreen though since it may end up harming the plants.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:16:40 +0000

What about some advice for hot and HUMID weather? My area has been hot, cloudy and humid for several weeks.

By: Deb Eaton

Deb Eaton — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 18:34:23 +0000

I use olla pots in all my containers for consistent moisture and water conservation. My water bill has dropped and my plant success risen.