general tips: May 2009 Archives

It's getting hot out there here in Austin. Working out in the garden this weekend, my family was fried before 11 a.m. Now is the time of year to make sure to put on a hat and sunblock and strive to finish garden chores in the morning and evening hours.
It's time to check on the plants, too, and make sure they are weathering the heat. I always make sure to water in the morning before 10, that way the water has time to be absorbed before the sun can evaporate it.
And if you haven't already mulched those garden beds, hop to it! I have been a little lax, and I have not had a chance to put mulch down, but it's definitely time. A nice mulch, like shredded cedar, helps keep the soil cool, squelches weeds and keeps the water from quickly evaporating. As a bonus, it keeps mud from splashing up up on the veggies and keeps protects them from possible soil-borne diseases. It also breaks down nicely, adding more nutrients to your soil.
So what are we waiting for?

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