Watering in hot, dry weather

With the hot, dry summer we are experiencing here on the South Coast, property owners are looking for signs of water stress and keeping the water up to their gardens.  Always remember that it is preferable to water in the morning.  Evening watering encourages fungal diseases and daytime watering is less effective due to increased evaporation rates.  Deep watering and mulching will help your garden survive the summer heat.

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