26th July 2021 - We all are aware of the impact of heat on us. But, have you ever imagined plants too have to face the heat? Yes. This is a very crucial part of Landscaping Maintenance. Heat also affects the growth of plants. Handing over the plants to high heat for a long time can take a heavy toll. Here, we are discussing the effects of heat stress on plants and suggesting some tips to protect them.
How heat affect the plants?
Excess heat damages the crops in different ways. Depending on their nature, plants show that they are not able to bear the heat. Small plants and herbs completely dry up while shrubs and big trees shade their leaves to retain the moisture. Reliable Construction Landscapers take care of this.
In excessive heat, plants manifest wilting that means plants are not able to bear the heat. They start to lose water. If it continues for a long time, it will dry up the plants eventually causing death.
We often notice that vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, melons and cucumbers face difficulty in growing during excessive heat. They start to shed flowers and leaves to bear the excessive heat. Because of shading flowers, these plants stop producing vegetables, ultimately leading to the death of the plant. For more info, choose Trimscaps, reliable Construction Landscapers.
How to prevent heat stress in your plants?
Heat stress damages the plants largely. Of course, you can not change the weather for your plants. Still, you can take few steps to reduce the impact of heat on your plants.
As per the old tradition of protecting plants, watering is the most effective wag. However, the climate of the world has dramatically changed in 20 to 30 years. Only watering the plants might not help. Check out these Landscaping Maintenance tips.
• Add organic organize mulch around the plant at least for two to three inches. It will prevent moisture loss and cool the soil.
• Add certain grass-like lettuce or other leafy greens to your lawn. This will reduce the intensity of the heat
• Watering is the most essential thing. Soak at least 2 inches inside the soil. Use a slow trick to give water. This will help to penetrate.
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