Keep your garden strong in the summer heat

Summer heat has set in, so make sure to keep your plants perky with these tips.

• Water your plants. Touch the soil in the middle to see if it’s dry – if it is, your plant is thirsty and you must water it.

• Prune your dead flowers, as it can result in a second set of blooms.

• Plants tend to lose nutrients quickly during the summer due to the constant watering, so fertilize your garden often.

• Keep pests under control. Good bugs, like bees and ladybugs, can be embraced, while you should avoid bad bugs, like aphids or Japanese beetles.

– Laura Rambo, On 3 Public Relations