{"id":5492,"date":"2021-06-21T12:24:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T12:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/?p=5492"},"modified":"2024-10-22T11:58:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T11:58:47","slug":"how-to-protect-your-plants-in-summers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-plants-in-summers","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Plants in Summers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sweltering summer heat takes a toll on all kinds of creatures. While as humans, all of us are lucky to escape it with air-conditioned rooms, it is not the same with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/plants\">plants<\/a>. Not all plants can survive the scorching heat in the gardens, balconies and other outdoor spaces. So, how to keep them green and protected from the summer stress? Here&#8217;s a short guide for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-plants-in-summers\/#Deeper_Seeding\" title=\"Deeper Seeding\">Deeper Seeding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-plants-in-summers\/#Early_Morning_Evening_Drizzles\" title=\"Early Morning &amp; Evening Drizzles\">Early Morning &amp; Evening Drizzles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-plants-in-summers\/#Shading\" title=\"Shading\">Shading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-plants-in-summers\/#Mulching\" title=\"Mulching\">Mulching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-plants-in-summers\/#Cover_your_Clay_Pots\" title=\"Cover your Clay Pots\">Cover your Clay Pots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-plants-in-summers\/#Prevent_Evaporation_with_Stones_More\" title=\"Prevent Evaporation with Stones &amp; More\">Prevent Evaporation with Stones &amp; More<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deeper_Seeding\"><\/span>Deeper Seeding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you live in a place with relatively warmer temperatures year-round, then seed a little deeper into the soil for plant protection. Places that experience high temperatures often have a dry top-soil which eventually dehydrates the plant in extreme summers. Sowing a seed an inch or two deeper will provide ground moisture to the roots and prevent them from drying up in the heat.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Morning_Evening_Drizzles\"><\/span>Early Morning &amp; Evening Drizzles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>During summers, watering the plant at the right time is very important to avoid quick evaporation. If you drizzle your plants early in the morning and late afternoon or evening, water retention will be relatively good. You can also sprinkle water during the day when you feel that plants are getting dry. Also, consider the water habits of each plant before doing so.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shading\"><\/span>Shading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Another great idea to prevent heat damage and protect the plants is to cover the plant with a light cloth. Choose a cloth that is breathable and light in weight to provide shade to the plants. You can also go for a parasol in the case of a garden corner.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mulching\"><\/span>Mulching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Retain the moisture in the soil with mulch. Organic material will help your plants to conserve moisture during extreme summers, improve soil fertility, root conditions and overall growth of the plant. You can find everything you need to make good mulch without much effort. Use newspapers, seaweed, straw, grass clippings, wood shreds etc. for mulching your plants.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cover_your_Clay_Pots\"><\/span>Cover your Clay Pots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve planted your greens in clay pots, then the best option to keep them cool is wrapping a wet cloth around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/planters\">pot<\/a>. While you&#8217;ve watered your plant sufficiently, cover the pot with a wet cloth that will keep the surface of the pot and soil cool.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevent_Evaporation_with_Stones_More\"><\/span>Prevent Evaporation with Stones &amp; More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Keeping small pebbles on the top layer of the soil is an easy way to prevent quick evaporation. Other than that, clear off the unwanted weed at least twice a week. Weed absorbs all the moisture, making the plants go dry. So, consider clearing them off timely. Avoid pruning the plants during summers. Re-potting them is a strict NO. Understand that your plants are adjusting to the high temperature and any other stress can hamper their growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sweltering summer heat takes a toll on all kinds of creatures. While as humans, all of us are lucky to escape it with air-conditioned rooms, it is not the same with plants. Not all plants can survive the scorching heat in the gardens, balconies and other outdoor spaces. 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