Needless to say, it’s not Seasonal Gardening Tasks It should be run at certain times, mainly due to the weather. However, many gardening practices are best practiced at certain times of the day to ensure the health of the plants.
For example, early morning is best Watering Lawns and gardens, and for several reasons.
This timing allows water to work to the roots before the sun gets too strong. Daytime watering often results in faster evaporation from the soil surface.
Watering in the evening is at the opposite risk. Without sufficient sunlight for evaporation, excess moisture will be trapped between the inside of the plant and the plant, creating the perfect breeding ground for mold, mold and fungal diseases.
Other tasks to tackle early in the day
Fertilizers, especially liquid formulations, are also perfect for the morning as they require watering to ensure deep distribution and avoid burns from chemicals. Fertilization in the morning helps avoid the risk of evaporation at midday and prevent diseases that may develop overnight.
For the best flavor and aroma, Harvest the herbs In the morning, after the dew has dried, before the sun is too strong. This is the time when plant oils are most concentrated. In my suburban New York garden, 10am is ideal.
The same timing is important for sackey hydration lettuce and other greens. If you wait a little longer, the water will evaporate overnight and as the temperature rises, the leaves will likely wilt.
Perfect for cutting flowers in the morning. After accumulating moisture and recovering from the heat of the previous day, the morning is the most joking in the morning, right after the dew has dried.
Final Gardening Task
Evenings are perfect for garden chores where you can be at risk of stressing your plants. Relaxation from the sun, cooler temperatures and increased moisture help to recover, but the fiery afternoon heat can be even more stressful and killing.
So I’ll save it pruning (a form of surgery if you think about it), deadheads, even planting, splitting, or even transplanting late in the afternoon or evening.
The evenings and mornings are ideal times to mow the grass. Avoid afternoons where heat and direct sunlight can increase the stress of the grass and slow recovery.
Do not mow wet grass regardless of the time. This will help you emphasize your lawn, spread disease, and clog your lawn mower.
Waiting until you pull the weeds until it rains makes the work much easier. However, if weeds have to go and there is no precipitation in the forecast, you can water the bed deeply the day before and get the same benefit.
It’s always a good time to enjoy your garden
There are several garden activities you can do throughout the day. These include admiring your handiwork, bathing in the beauty you have created in collaboration with nature and smelling flowers.
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