A TIKTOKER has shared the affordable item that transformed how she cares for plants.

She said it takes the hard work out of watering and is especially helpful for lazy plant parents.

A TikToker shared the product that transformed her relationship with her plantsCredit: TikTok /@kristaank
She said they are perfect for people who are terrible at watering their plantsCredit: TikTok /@kristaank

“Hear me out. If you are terrible at watering your plants, this is for you,” said Kristin Koven (@kristaank) at the start of the video.

She then revealed the “cute little glass mushrooms” from Amazon that were responsible for bringing her plants back to life.

Koven didn’t specify which exact product she bought, but Amazon sells several options.

Some standout brands include Perswer, $13.99, Iikum, $15.99, and NiHome, $17.99.

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The creator also explained how to use the watering globes.

“You just fill them with water, stick them in there, and then your plants will drink at their own pace,” she said.

Koven demonstrated how it worked on several different plants with varying needs.

Pointing to one plant she said: “I gave this guy one and he drank the entire thing immediately and then perked up so pretty.”

Another plant appeared to be lacking water. However, Koven came to the rescue with another mushroom globe.

“This guy’s looking a little rough but I gave him one. I just saw some bubbles, so I think he’s drinking right now,” she said.

Her succulent plant appeared to be in good shape, as the globe placed inside its soil was full.

“He’s not super thirsty,” she added.

Glass watering globes dispense water according to the dryness of the soil. If it’s moist, it will remain inside the globe.

Her secret weapon was mushroom-shaped watering globes available on AmazonCredit: TikTok /@kristaank

But as the soil dries, it will release just enough water to keep the plant’s leaves upright and growing.

They come in a variety of shapes on Amazon, including the mushroom silhouette shared by Koven.

People in the comments were impressed by how stylish and functional the plant accessory is.

One commenter simply replied: “Cute.”

Another had already purchased their own: “They’re in my cart! I saw them the other day and about fell out.”

One informative viewer shared a fair warning about watering globes.

“You have to be careful with what plants you’re putting those in,” they wrote.

“Sometimes your plants will overindulge without realizing that they don’t need it.”

Koven was grateful for the heads up and reported that she hasn’t run into any issues so far.

“That’s good to know! So far only the plants that I knew were very thirsty have drank a lot. The rest are taking their time.”

They automatically dispense water and help regulate soil moisture so you don’t have toCredit: TikTok /@kristaank

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A quarter of children have never planted a seed, grown their own fruit or vegetables, or done gardening of any kind.

The study of 1,000 children, aged six to eight, found 25 percent of kids have yet to grow a sunflower, cultivate their own cress, or pick strawberries.

Of those who’ve never enjoyed such activities, most (61 percent) are keen to try it out and discover for themselves first-hand how fun it can be.

While 77 percent would particularly like the chance to do more gardening at their school or nursery than they’re currently able to.

The OnePoll study was carried out for Penguin Random House Children’s, in partnership with non-profit garden designers, Grow to Know as part of the “Grow with Peter Rabbit” initiative.

A quarter of children have never planted a seed, grown their own fruit or veg, or done gardening of any kind.(BEATRIX POTTER™ © Frederick Warne & Co., 2023. All Rights Reserved via SWNS)

The ongoing campaign was launched last year to provide schools and families with free gardening activities and resources, including a new online quiz testing our knowledge of fruit and vegetables.

Speaking ahead of Beatrix Potter’s birthday on Friday, July 28, Izzy Richardson, global owned brand director for the publisher, said: “It’s heartening to see how many children are keen to get involved in gardening and growing.

“It’s our aim with ‘Grow with Peter Rabbit’ to continue Beatrix Potter’s legacy of conservation and to share her deep love of the natural world, which so inspired her stories, with a new generation.

“By encouraging children’s interest in nature and gardening, and supporting schools and families with free gardening resources and activities, we can ensure they benefit from the joy that spending time outside can bring.”

Of those who’ve had the chance to cultivate their own plants and more, 48 percent said seeing the fruit or vegetable gradually grow over days and weeks was their favorite thing about the process.

While exactly four in 10 enjoyed being able to spend time outside and 40 percent liked being able to eat what they grew once it was ready.

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Further to this, 36 percent believe self-grown fruit and vegetables tastes “much better” than the produce typically found in supermarkets.

The most common fruit grown by those polled are strawberries (44 percent), apples (20 percent), and raspberries (16 percent).

While the most grown vegetables are tomatoes (42 percent), carrots (33 percent), and potatoes (30 percent).

Tayshan Hayden-Smith, of Grow to Know, said: “It’s so important that we bring growing to the masses – especially the future generations.

“Linking up with Penguin Random House Children’s for ‘Grow with Peter Rabbit’ has been revolutionary in how we can action change by planting seeds.

“Creating dedicated spaces – such as the Peter Rabbit Garden we created last year in North Kensington – and developing engaging resources for schools and families are crucial steps in supporting children’s learning and well-being.”

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Before placing cut flowers in a vase, cut the stems at a 45-degree angle and remove the lower leaves so they are not submerged in the water. (Contributed)

Make every day and summer gatherings special with the help of garden-fresh flower arrangements. You will be sure to generate smiles from family members and guests when including fresh flowers on the dinner table and other spaces in your home.

Gather your flowers in the morning after the dew has dried whenever possible. The temperatures are cool, and the plants are hydrated. The evening is the next best time. But don’t hesitate to harvest flowers right before guests arrive or when picking vegetables for the evening meal. The flowers may not last as long, but you will be able to enjoy them for that dinner or special event and a few more days.

Use a pair of sharp snips or bypass pruners to make the cut above a set of healthy leaves or back to an adjoining branch. Keep in mind the more flowers you harvest, the more flowers produced on annuals and some perennial plants.

Remove the lower leaves and immediately place the flowers in a bucket of water. Consider taking a bucket of water to the garden to keep the flowers fresh and hydrated while you’re busy collecting. Let the flowers stand in a cool place, out of direct sunlight, in tepid water for several hours or better yet overnight.

Recut the stems at a 45 degree angle when assembling the flower arrangements. This prevents them from sitting flat on the bottom of the vase and exposes more of the surface area to the water. Remove any additional leaves that will be submerged in water. Leaves covered by water tend to turn slimy, increasing the risk of bacterial growth that decreases the life of your cut flowers.

Always use a clean vase and fresh water to maximize your cut flowers’ vase life. Add a floral preservative to the water to further extend their longevity. Check the water level often, ensuring the cut ends are always covered with water. Change the water often to keep your flowers looking their best for as long as possible.

Since different flowers last in an arrangement for different lengths of time consider reworking your arrangements by removing flowers as they fade. This keeps it interesting while extending your enjoyment.

Start with a walk through your landscape looking for potential flowers and foliage to use in arrangements.  Follow the general guidelines for harvesting and care to maximize the flowers’ vase life.

You may find a few summer bloomers do best when harvested at a particular stage of flowering. Wait for zinnias and marigold flowers to be fully open to harvest them.

Pick dahlias when the flowers are half or fully open. The back petals should be firm, not soft and limp, and stay attached when rubbing your hand over the back of the flower. Some gardeners set dahlias in warm (160 to 180°F) water with a preservative for one hour before arranging them. Others dip the stems in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds, then cool water for a few hours.

Extend the vase life of hydrangeas by soaking the flowers, stem up and flowers down, in cold water for 1 hour. Allow them to drip dry then recut the stem and place in warm water overnight. Or dip the cut end in alum before placing it in the vase.

Look for greenery growing in the garden. Herbs, canna, hosta, lady’s mantle, papyrus, as well as deciduous and evergreen shrubs are great options. Don’t overlook the plants growing indoors. Prayer plants, monstera, ferns, and ivies add texture while highlighting the blooms.

When in doubt try including different flowers and greenery. Keep track of what works and how long they last. You may discover some new favorites.

Cutting and arranging flowers is a fun way to exercise your creativity and bring the beauty of your garden indoors. If the selection of flowers is limited in your garden, strike up a trade with fellow gardeners. Each of you can share what’s blooming in your landscape throughout the growing season.

For tips on growing your own cut flowers, check out my Grow Your Own Flowers for Bouquets handout.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the recently released Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition, and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and her website is www.MelindaMyers.com.

 

 

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By Rob Knight via SWNS

A quarter of children have never planted a seed, grown their own fruit or vegetables, or done gardening of any kind.

The study of 1,000 children, aged six to eight, found 25 percent of kids have yet to grow a sunflower, cultivate their own cress, or pick strawberries.

Of those who’ve never enjoyed such activities, most (61 percent) are keen to try it out and discover for themselves first-hand how fun it can be.

While 77 percent would particularly like the chance to do more gardening at their school or nursery than they’re currently able to.

The OnePoll study was carried out for Penguin Random House Children’s, in partnership with non-profit garden designers, Grow to Know as part of the “Grow with Peter Rabbit” initiative.

A quarter of children have never planted a seed, grown their own fruit or veg, or done gardening of any kind.(BEATRIX POTTER™ © Frederick Warne & Co., 2023. All Rights Reserved via SWNS)

The ongoing campaign was launched last year to provide schools and families with free gardening activities and resources, including a new online quiz testing our knowledge of fruit and vegetables.

Speaking ahead of Beatrix Potter’s birthday on Friday, July 28, Izzy Richardson, global owned brand director for the publisher, said: “It’s heartening to see how many children are keen to get involved in gardening and growing.

“It’s our aim with ‘Grow with Peter Rabbit’ to continue Beatrix Potter’s legacy of conservation and to share her deep love of the natural world, which so inspired her stories, with a new generation.

“By encouraging children’s interest in nature and gardening, and supporting schools and families with free gardening resources and activities, we can ensure they benefit from the joy that spending time outside can bring.”

Of those who’ve had the chance to cultivate their own plants and more, 48 percent said seeing the fruit or vegetable gradually grow over days and weeks was their favorite thing about the process.

While exactly four in 10 enjoyed being able to spend time outside and 40 percent liked being able to eat what they grew once it was ready.

Amber Faust

Further to this, 36 percent believe self-grown fruit and vegetables tastes “much better” than the produce typically found in supermarkets.

The most common fruit grown by those polled are strawberries (44 percent), apples (20 percent), and raspberries (16 percent).

While the most grown vegetables are tomatoes (42 percent), carrots (33 percent), and potatoes (30 percent).

Tayshan Hayden-Smith, of Grow to Know, said: “It’s so important that we bring growing to the masses – especially the future generations.

“Linking up with Penguin Random House Children’s for ‘Grow with Peter Rabbit’ has been revolutionary in how we can action change by planting seeds.

“Creating dedicated spaces – such as the Peter Rabbit Garden we created last year in North Kensington – and developing engaging resources for schools and families are crucial steps in supporting children’s learning and well-being.”

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SUMMIT COUNTY

Rain garden course. Summit Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a virtual orientation meeting for its Master Rain Gardener course Aug. 8. The series of online classes will have weekly virtual meetings with office hours to answer your questions. These office hours are optional and not necessary for your course completion.

The first office hours will be held during the week of Aug. 15, and the last office hours will be held during the week of Sept. 12. Invitations will be sent for the virtual office hours Aug. 8. Webinar access will be permanent. Upon completion of the course, and either installing your own rain garden or helping to maintain a community rain garden as a volunteer, you will receive your Master Raingardener certificate.

The cost for the class is $25. Register for the class at: sswcd.summitoh.net. Registration and payment should be received by Aug. 1. You may pay by mailing a check to Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, 1180 South Main St., Suite 230, Akron, OH 44301, or drop a check off to the office at 1180 South Main St. Call 330-926-2452 for more information.

PENNSYLVANIA

Pest hotline. A Penn State Extension toll-free hotline that provides quick updates on the latest disease and pest management issues for Pennsylvania vegetable, fruit and greenhouse growers has expanded to include new topics for the 2023 growing season.

While the hotline is designed primarily for growers who do not use computer technology to make timely crop management decisions, anyone can call 800-PENN-IPM to access pest and disease updates.

Penn State Extension faculty specialists and county-based educators record 90-second messages about critical concerns they see on produce farms and greenhouses across the state. The team meets regularly to discuss the latest production issues related to insects, diseases and plant nutrition. Messages typically are updated weekly or more frequently if needed.

Anyone with phone service can access the hotline, providing a way for extension specialists to reach the Plain community and other growers with important crop management information. The hotline was upgraded and expanded for 2023 to feature dedicated lines for the cut flower industry, for agronomic crops and industry updates, and for weather conditions and forecasts.

Listeners can contact a county office of Penn State Extension to receive a printed copy of these instructions by mail. Callers can reach out to their local extension educators to suggest topics that should be addressed or crops that should receive a dedicated message box on the hotline.

ONLINE

Planting for Pollinators in Sun and Shade. Penn State Extension master gardeners are presenting the Second Saturday Gardening Series: Planting for Pollinators in Sun and Shade. Attracting pollinators to your garden is easy and fun, with a little prior planning and limiting your plant choices to native varieties. Learn to pick the right plants for sun, shade, dry and moist areas.

This on-demand online course is intended for beginning and intermediate gardeners. It will be offered until March 14, 2024. Access the course online at web.cvent.com/event/859a0025-5cbd-4045-a6aa-562cf79b5435/summary.

(To add a nonprofit event to our gardening listing, send details at least three weeks in advance to: Gardening News, Farm and Dairy, P.O. Box 38, Salem, OH 44460; or email: editorial@farmanddairy.com.)

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Art in the Gardens will be held on the first weekend of August for the peak bloom of the dahlias and the summer festival. (Contributed)

Art in the Gardens will be held on the first weekend of August for the peak bloom of the dahlias and the summer festival. The two-day event will occur at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens on Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This community event is fun for all ages. Live music and more than 50 art vendors will be on the Event Lawn. Food, wine, and craft brews will be available for purchase. In honor of the 30th anniversary, we are bringing back wine tasting! Musical acts include Deep Pockets, New Nashville West, La Onda, and Mama Grows Funk. There will be special performances by Circus Mecca and The Mendocino Dance Project.

Advanced tickets are recommended and will allow for speedier entry. Parking is limited, so please plan to carpool. Event tickets are available online – Adult tickets are $30, juniors aged 6 – 14 are $10, and kids aged five and under are free. Members of the Gardens receive $10 off admissions tickets. Wine Tasting tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event for $35 each; they include unlimited tastings and a commemorative glass. Proceeds from this spectacular event will directly benefit the non-profit botanical garden and its mission to engage and enrich lives by displaying and conserving plants. Check www.gardenbythesea.org/aig for ticket information and the full Art in the Gardens activities schedule.

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Cops are looking for this man who allegedly groped a woman near Baisley Pond Park during the 4th of July weekend.

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Police from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are looking for a suspect who allegedly groped a woman in broad daylight near Baisley Pond Park during the 4th of July long weekend.

The 40-year-old victim was walking in the vicinity of Lakeview Lane and Baisley Boulevard in Springfield Gardens just before noon on Monday, July 5 when she was approached by the man.

He proceeded to show her some photographs before grabbing her breast and genital area over her clothing before running off eastbound on Baisley Boulevard towards the Rochdale Village Shopping Center, police said. The victim did not suffer physical injuries during the “forcible touching” incident.

The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect that shows him walking near Baisley Pond Park and described him as having a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a multi-colored striped polo shirt, dark shorts and dark sneakers.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800577-TIPS.

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Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to get outside?  Why you might feel better after a walk in the woods? Or how spending time in your garden leaves you feeling refreshed?

Horticultural therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic treatment approach that promotes an individual’s wellbeing through the use of gardening, gardening-related activities and nature-based therapy programming. As a horticultural therapist part of my role is to guide people to engage with nature creatively to support their wellbeing.

Studies have found that spending time in nature reduces stress levels, restores our ability to concentrate, improves our attention span, enhances positive emotions, improves our sleep, and boosts our mood. Spending at least two hours in nature each week significantly improves our health and well-being. 

Biophilia, a term coined by biologist Edward O. Wilson, refers to our biological need to engage with nature and other life forms for our well-being.  As humans we have an innate need to connect to nature. This may explain our interests in gardening, nature hikes, camping and spending leisure time outdoors. 

A simple, yet powerful way to build and deepen our relationship with nature is to explore a process call the “sit spot.” The sit spot is simply the practice of sitting in nature. This is a practice of mindfulness meditation or a moment-to-moment awareness of what is happening in nature as it is occurring around you.

By immersing yourself in the environment you become part of that nature. The sit spot should be close by and a place you can easily access on a regular basis. A place that feels safe to you and where you can sit without interruption. Your sit spot can be anywhere: your backyard, balcony, garden, parks or looking through a window if you are unable to get outside.

Consistency is the key. The more often you go to your sit spot the greater the relationship you build with the area and all that lives there. Ten to 20 minutes a few times a week is all that is needed.  It usually takes this long for the other beings – animals, insects and birds  – to accept you into the space and return to their regular activities, allowing you to observe and notice what it is happening all around you.

Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese word that translates to “forest bathing”, which means to take in all of our senses in the forest atmosphere. It is an evidence-based practice that identifies the health benefits of being outdoors and immersing yourself in the forest environment. 

Our wellbeing improves through the promotion of stress reduction, benefits to our immune system, re-connection to the land and to the health of our environment. 

Some cautions must be taken when heading into the forest: knowing where you are going and sticking to the trail, letting someone know where you will be and what time you expect to be back, taking a first aid kit and a way to communicate for help, dressing for the weather conditions and being aware of the dangers of plants, animals and insects that may be encountered while out walking in the area.

Houseplants are also a great way to add beauty and enjoyment while reducing stress. They also improve air quality by adding oxygen and humidity to the atmosphere. It’s a great way to bring the outdoors in to “green” your environment.  

And finally let’s not forget the importance of gardening. Not only does it create beauty for you to enjoy the sights and smells of the flowers and plants, it also supports bees with pollination and is a food source for birds, animals and insects. 

Looking after plants gives us a sense of responsibility and allows us to be nurturers. It keeps us connected to other living things while allowing us to relax. Being amongst plants and flowers reminds us to live in the present moment.

There are many ways to appreciate our connection to nature. 

What works best for you?

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Tamaura Proctor is a Registered Horticultural Therapist at  Homewood Health Centre. The “Open Mind” column is sponsored by community partners who are committed to raising awareness about mental health, reducing stigma and providing information about resources that can help. For local mental health resources/information, visit www.mdsgg.ca or call 1-844-HERE247.

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NATE O’MEARA
Special to the Daily Sun

In the cool darkness of a recent summer morning, I stared in wonder at the bright faces looking back at me.

Each flower (Helianthus annuus) in my young sunflower grove was standing like a soldier waiting to salute the rising sun. During the previous day their leaves and flowers tracked the sun as it made its daily voyage from east to west across the sky. And then, under the cover of nightfall they rotated their stems back to greet the sun again.

This remarkable ability of sunflowers to track the sun’s movement is called heliotropism. New research on the subject has found that solar tracking is caused by different sides of the plant’s stem elongating at alternate rates throughout the day and night. In order to track the sun’s movements during the day, the growth rates on the east side of the stem are higher while the increased growth rates at night on west side allow sunflower stocks to turn and greet the dawn. This daily elongation maximizes growth and is why sunflowers planted from tiny seeds in spring can reach over 10 feet tall by summer’s end!

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Once the plants mature, sunflowers will predominantly face east so that the warming sun will heat the flowers. This is thought to better attract pollinators.

As sunflowers grow and mature a whole community of organisms emerges high above the ground. Take a moment each day to observe all the lives that are carried out on sunflowers. Turn over the leaves and you will discover multiple species of aphids, ants and lady bugs. Peer into the crevices of the flowers and you will happen upon goldenrod crab spiders. These fascinating creatures camouflage themselves by changing their body color to yellow or white depending on the species of plants they are living on! Once disguised among the petals they prey upon unsuspecting bees or wasps.

At the same time, daddy long leg spiders and earwigs seem to wait patiently to feed on insects and plant juices while leaf miners make iridescent tunnels through sunflower leaves. As the flowers open, honey bees comb the pollen-laden florets, gathering the golden powder on their hind legs before journeying home to their hive.

In autumn, as sunflower seeds ripen and their leaves brown along the stem, the heavy flower heads droop, looking to the ground as if deciding where to plant their seeds to start the cycle again next year. The drooping, though, is no match for the most agile song birds like goldfinches, house sparrows, and warblers who pick away at nature’s most natural bird feeders.

In order to bring these wonders of the sunflower to your garden, they should be planted from seed in spring. Sunflowers thrive in sunny locations, in almost any garden soil but need regular water to achieve a good bloom. Try planting them intentionally to the back of a flower bed or vegetable garden in order to provide shade to smaller, heat-intolerant plants later in the season.

In terms of varieties to try, here are some of my favorite heirlooms whose stories and characteristics add to the wonder of sunflowers.

• ‘Irish Eyes’ is good for containers as they produce dwarf plants loaded with multiple blooms that have pointed golden petals and green centers.
• ‘Lemon Queen’ grows 10 feet tall with large lemon-yellow petals and dark chocolate centers.
• ‘Teddy Bear’ has double golden-yellow flowers on dwarf plants that only grow 18-24 inches, making them a favorite for children.
• ‘Tarahumara White Seeded’ is well-adapted to a variety of conditions. The Tarahumara tribe of Mexico grows them for their edible ivory-colored seeds.
• ‘Hopi Black Dye’ is traditionally grown for the blue/black seed hull to make a wool and basket dye.
• For something different, try ‘Autumn Beauty’ for their dark burgundy to bicolor flowers.

All these varieties can be purchased from nonprofits dedicated to preserving heirloom seeds including Seed Savers Exchange (www.seedsavers.org) and Tucson, Arizona based Native Seed SEARCH (www.nativeseeds.org). Happy sunflower gardening!

SKYWARN is a program that trains volunteers to help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of monsoon season weather to the National Weather Service. (Video courtesy of Flagstaff NWS)

Nate O’Meara is the Executive Director of the Arboretum at Flagstaff (www.thearb.org) and has worked as an ethnobotanist and horticulturist. This article was adapted from his blog www.omearagardens.com.

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The Master Gardener Plant Clinic has been busy answering questions about lawns during this summer of early and lasting heat.

Lawns are taking a beating and the assault won’t end until it cools down in the fall.

Our dry lawn issues started long before we started gardening this year. The winter and spring months saw below-average rain and snowfall. As a result, we went into May with dry soil.

We had an unusual early heat wave in May, which added to the dry soil issue. By the time we realized we needed to turn on the sprinklers, the grass was already getting stressed.

Because everything was green with spring growth, we didn’t realize how dry things were. Now after a monthlong heat wave, our lawns are really struggling.

When it gets hot in late July and August, lawns tend to go dormant anyway until it cools down in September. They will look terrible until then, but they will survive. We need to continue watering them to keep the roots alive. Bluegrass lawns tend to look the worst in the heat while fescue lawns are more drought tolerant.

There is no way to set a standard amount of time a sprinkler system needs to run to provide enough water.

It depends on your soil type. If you have sandy soil, you will have to apply more water than you would if you had loamy soil.

Then there are the new guidelines put in place in the city of Spokane and other places that limit the days you can water and for how long. These guidelines are the future of water use even in a region with a strong Spokane Valley aquifer. Times are changing, and the role of the lawn will be changing.

In general, water lawns only two to three days a week for enough time to get water 3 to 4 inches into the soil. That might mean watering for between 30 and 45 minutes at a station. Bluegrass needs about 1½ inches of water. Set out flat tuna cans when your system is on and measure how much water the system puts out and use that to calculate your run times. Water during the early morning, evening and overnight rather than the heat of the day. If you water during the heat of the day, most of that water will evaporate.

This time of year, mow lawns to a height of 2 to 3 inches. The grass blends provide shade for the soil and cut down on evaporation. Golf course short grass is not healthy for lawns.

There is no point in fertilizing lawns this time of year because the grass can’t use it in the heat. Wait until mid-September after the grass has perked up.

Nor is it a good time to apply weed controls. Weeds are also dormant and the chemicals can evaporate into the air and drift onto other desirable plants, causing damage and even death.

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