How can gardeners help plants through a heat wave?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How can gardeners help plants through a heat wave?

The Big Idea

Heat waves are tough on gardens! Plants can get stressed. How can gardeners help?

Water and Mulch

Step one: Water and Mulch. In extreme heat, gardeners water deeply in the morning and add mulch. Mulch keeps the soil cooler and holds moisture in.

Shade

Step two: Shade. Shade cloth or an umbrella gives relief during the hottest hours. Lettuce can grow in the shade of taller crops, and pots can be moved to shade.

Go Easy

Step three: Go Easy. Don't fertilize heavily when it's very hot. Gardeners also protect themselves with hats, water, and breaks in the shade.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! In the morning. Cools soil. Hottest hours. For you!

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Some plants stop flowering when it is too hot. Water in the morning. Shade cloth helps. Protect yourself too.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, push sticks into the soil around a seedling. Drape light fabric over the top. Make sure air can still flow. Check the seedling at the hottest time of day. Does the shade help?

Outro

In a heat wave, water deeply in the morning, add mulch, and use shade cloth or umbrellas during the hottest hours. Move pots to shade, skip heavy fertilizer, and protect yourself with a hat, water, and breaks. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!