Surviving the July heat — watering rules, plant stress, and the irrigation realities most homeowners miss.
Topdress your planting beds with shredded hardwood mulch. It not only retains the moisture in the ground, it also acts as a weed barrier and gives your planting beds a fresh look.
Monitor your landscape closely and make adjustments to watering times as needed. Shaded or protected areas may need less water than other zones. We recommend deep root watering of any trees and shrubs that may be showing signs of stress.
Four irrigation rules to get right
