Property News · July 28, 2023

It’s peak growing season – here’s how you can help your plants thrive


This is a busy time for your garden, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Focus on a few essentials and the rest will take care of itselfAt the height of summer the garden can be unwieldy. If all is going to plan, your plants will be growing enthusiastically and your veg patch will be offering up crops that need harvesting most days. It’s the apex of the growing season but it can feel overwhelming at times. So I find it helpful to focus my energy on a few key activities at this busy time.I’m often asked for advice on watering, yet there’s no easy answer to this question because, as with so much in the garden, it depends. How much water is determined by the weather (principally the temperature), whether it’s rained and how breezy it is, because wind can be drying. If I’m not sure whether watering is necessary, I stick my finger into the soil to check if it’s moist – in its fourth season of no dig, my veg patch is fairly moisture retentive. A generous drink a couple of times a week is preferable to a little-and-often approach. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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