Keeping Plants Healthy During Summer

PLANTS
KEEPING
HEALTHY
DURING SUMMER

After pouring so much effort into
the plants on your property during
the spring, it is frustrating to watch
as things take a negative turn.

In Arizona, the summer brings heat,
pests and drought conditions that
can all create problems for plants.

These strategies help to address
the worst summer problems for plants
so that you can enjoy watching your
trees and shrubs thrive.

Daily watering may seem like
it is working to help plants thrive.

However, most plants do better when
you water them long enough that the
moisture gets all the way to the roots.

Try watering trees and shrubs
once a week for a longer period
of time.

Ideally, you should be watering
to a depth of 6 to 12 inches
for most types of plants.

Large, well-established trees
may need to be watered to a point
that is as deep as two to three feet.

This can sometimes require several
hours of a slow soak, which works best
with an irritation system that
minimizes water run off.

Fertilizing plants in the middle
of the summer is a common mistake
that people make.

While it may seem to make sense
to fertilize when your plants aren’t
thriving, this actually causes them
to divert all of their energy toward growth.

This harms plants that need to use
their energy to survive the heat
of the summer.

In some cases, trees begin to overgrow
even without being fertilized.

When this happens, we can use
plant growth regulators to slow
them down until the season is over.

There are several types of pests that
destroy plants during the summer.

Aphids, Japanese beetles
and bagworms are just a few common
insects in the area that you need
to be concerned about.

Check your plants regularly for
signs of a pest infestation.

You may see brown spots or chewed
areas on the leaves.

Some pests also bore holes into the
wooden parts of the tree,
such as the trunk or limbs.

Bagworms spin silk pods that are
easily seen by looking at the leafy
parts of trees.

In some cases, you may be able
to see the eggs laid by pests on the
leaves, and we can use these to help
identify the type of pest that is
on your property.

Young plants and those that begin
to show signs of stress may need
additional protection from the harsh
rays of the sun.

Consider hanging shades over plants
that are established in the landscape.

You can also bring potted plants
inside during the hottest parts
of the day to minimize the risk of the
leaves drying out.

Avoid Overwatering During
Periods of Heavy Rain

Watering plants is critical during
the hottest days of the summer.

Watering plants is critical during the
hottest days of the summer.

However, you may need to scale back
your watering schedule if the monsoon
rains come.

Some of the signs of overwatering
plants look similar to those that occur
when plants dry out.

If your plants have yellow leaves that
are wilting, then you may be overdoing
the water.

Adjusting your gardening techniques
to fit the season is the best way to avoid
problems with summer landscaping.

Remember that every plant is different.

If these strategies don’t work,
then we can check things such as
the quality of your soil to make
recommendations that restore your
plants back to health.

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We offer organic, natural pest
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