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Heat-loving serrano peppers
Many parts of the US are still dealing with the last heat of late summer. Plants that enjoy the hot weather such as peppers and tomatoes are producing well. Colder weather plants and many herbs are now likely bolting from the heat, so it's time to start gathering seeds for replanting in late summer or early fall. If your summer garden is in full sun and plants are wilting, you may want to consider providing additional shade with shade cloths.
Remember to check a few things to ensure your garden produces to its maximum potential:
1. Check your watering systems. You may need to adjust watering schedules based upon how much rain you are - or aren't getting.
2. If plants are getting heat stressed, consider shading them. Shade cloths can be attached to portable stakes and moved around as needed.
3. If your plants are bolting, trying pinching off the flowers to extend their live.
4. Pests will likely be visiting you garden on a regular basis looking for both food and water. Letting your birds into the garden to handle this task may require careful supervision. You can hand remove some bugs and kill them - like squash bugs. Another alternative to control pests is an eco-friendly product purchased from your local natural gardening store.
Remember to check a few things to ensure your garden produces to its maximum potential:
1. Check your watering systems. You may need to adjust watering schedules based upon how much rain you are - or aren't getting.
2. If plants are getting heat stressed, consider shading them. Shade cloths can be attached to portable stakes and moved around as needed.
3. If your plants are bolting, trying pinching off the flowers to extend their live.
4. Pests will likely be visiting you garden on a regular basis looking for both food and water. Letting your birds into the garden to handle this task may require careful supervision. You can hand remove some bugs and kill them - like squash bugs. Another alternative to control pests is an eco-friendly product purchased from your local natural gardening store.
