This document provides guidance on maintaining garden health during Texas heatwaves, which can see temperatures exceeding 100°F for extended periods. It highlights the challenges posed by drought, soil dryness, and pest issues, and provides tips such as early morning watering, using heat-tolerant plants, improving soil health, and monitoring for pests. For professional help, contact Landscape Express.

1. How to Maintain Your
Garden's Health During
Texas Heatwaves

2. … makes Texas a hot state with
characteristic intense heat.
Proximity to the
Tropic of Cancer
High-pressure
weather systems
Lack of natural
cooling mechanisms
Humid coastal
conditions
Desert and semi-
arid landscapes

3. Maintaining a healthy garden in
such a drought prone area is no
less than a challenging task.
Today’s presentation aims to help you with
that.

4. TEXAS HEATWAVES IN
NUMBERS…

5. • 1200F (490C) is the highest
ever recorded temperature in
Seymour part of the state.
• On a regular summer day in Texas, the
temperature can exceed 1000F or 380C.

6. • 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.

7. HOW HEATWAVE CAN HARM
YOUR GARDEN
#1- By drying out the soil, it may
cause water stress for plants.
#2- By driving away pollinators, it
may disrupt plant reproduction.
#3- May make your garden
susceptible to diseases and
pest infestations.
#4- You might also have to
deal with issues such as… leaf
burn, delayed flowering, etc.

8. 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:

9. #1- WATERING
STRATEGY

10. • 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.

11. #2- SHADE AND
PROTECTION

12. Creating shed using cloths and garden
structures can be quite effective
against heatwaves.

13. Consider companion planting
technique… it is quite effective
at preventing sunburn.

14. #3- CHOOSE HEAT-
TOLERANT PLANTS

15. • Opt for plants… native to
Texas.
• Such plants are genetically
evolved to thrive in
extreme conditions.

16. #4- SOIL HEALTH

17. • Work on improving the water
retention capabilities of soil.
• Consider adding organic
compost and mulch to preserve
your soil’s health.

18. #5- PRUNE AND
MAINTAIN PLANTS

19. • Pruning allows plants to focus
their energy on healthy
growth.
• Prevent overcrowding… to
provide your plants with
adequate water and sunlight.

20. #6- MONITOR FOR
PESTS

21. As the environmental
temperature rises, pests
become more active.

22. • During heatwaves… the
likelihood of your plants being
affected by pests will increase
significantly.
• Make necessary
arrangements to
minimize the damage.

23. BOTTOM LINE

24. These are a few things that can help
your garden survive and thrive
during the Texas heatwaves.

25. If you need professional
assistance, don’t hesitate to
contact professionals.

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