Wash me . . .

Published: July 4, 2008Posted in: Garden, Helpful TipsTags: Garden, gardens, home gardening, house, plants, water, watering

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Recently, all the fires raging all around California have left a layer of dust on our plants. Which reminds us, we all need baths including our plants.

Remember that your plants breathe through their leaves. With so much smoke in the air (and, of course, no rain for months) your garden might need a good washing. Even if you don’t live in the area, look at your house plants – are the leaves covered in dust? They good use a bath. Gently, wipe the leave with a wet towel to remove the grime.

And when watering the garden, it is best done in the morning. This gives the plants a chance to drink before the water evaporates in the middady heat. Watering late at night isn’t usually a good idea since the water will take longer to evaporate, risking diseases from excess moisture.

Happy Gardening!

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