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How to keep gardens cool and thriving in the summer
The summer season brings a fresh perspective with the warmer temperatures, the birds chirping and nature’s canvas boasting bursts of colour and greenery. This backdrop makes it the perfect time to head outside and soak up the warmth while prepping your garden for the season ahead.
Tip 1: Be water savvy
Keeping your garden hydrated in the summer season is a necessity. However, it is as important to ensure that you water your plants at the right time. Watering throughout a hot summer day where temperatures rise is not the best solution to keep your plants hydrated nor is watering at night, as this increases the chances of fungal growth. Instead, water your plants early in the morning to avoid the heat from drying out the water, ensuring the plants have absorbed and retained the moisture. The GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor is an innovative tool that automatically measures the current soil moisture level and transmits it to your GARDENA Water Control. If the soil is still sufficiently moist, the upcoming watering cycle is skipped, ensuring your plants receive reliable and accurate care.
The GARDENA Range of Water Controls are a great way to keep your garden hydrated throughout the summer season. The range includes timers, computers and smart systems that automate the watering process. From scheduling watering sessions to in-app watering, the Water Control systems are more reliable, efficient, and less taxing than manual watering.
The GARDENA Water Control Bluetooth system is one example from the range which configures your garden’s automatic irrigation system with your smart phone or tablet. The control is installed directly onto the tap and can be set up within a radius of up to 10m, with watering easily started and stopped with just the touch of a button.
Investing in the GARDENA Range of Water Controls not only helps you save water but makes the job easier and ensures your plants receive the exact amount of water they need every time, even while you’re on holiday.
Tip 2: Keep your garden cool
An essential tip to keep your garden thriving is to maintain a cool temperature within the soil. This can be achieved through methods such as mulching, planting ground covers and strategically placing trees. These practices help sustain moisture levels and protect your plants from the heat.
Tip 3: Prune and trim
Pruning is an important gardening practice as it encourages healthy plant growth by trimming down overgrowth and removing dried leaves to allow airflow, light, and water to reach the plant. GARDENA’s range of secateurs and loppers are ideal for the job at hand. These tools are easy to use, effective, durable and provide a precise, healthy cut every time. The range is also lightweight and ergonomically shaped to fit comfortably in your hand without slipping so you can easily and comfortably maintain your garden’s health and aesthetics.
Tip 4: Spruce up the outdoors
As the warmer weather beckons us outdoors, it’s important to refresh the exterior areas of the house to create a healthy and inviting environment. The GARDENA CleanSystem offers an efficient, water-connected solution for various cleaning tasks. From patios and windows to furniture and floors, its versatile range of attachments allows you to easily and effectively clean a variety of surfaces by simply connecting to your garden hose. One important cleaning task that is often overlooked is the maintenance of solar panels. Keeping your solar panels clean and dust and debris free is crucial to ensure optimal performance. The GARDENA CleanSystem’s gentle yet effective range of brushes are designed to remove dirt without scratching, ensuring your solar panels remain in peak condition.
Tip 5: Replenish the soil
In hot summer temperatures, your garden soil is prone to drying out, lowering its moisture retention. A great way to combat this is by adding a layer of compost to your soil. Not only does this boost the soil’s nutrients but also helps it retain water better, creating a healthier environment for your plants to thrive. The GARDENA range of trowels, spades, forks, and hoes are indispensable tools for aerating, digging, loosening soil and more.
A great all-in-one recommendation is the GARDENA CombiSystem, which allows you to effortlessly combine different handles with various tools. This allows you to get more tools, use less space and easily tackle more gardening projects, as having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference to the health of your garden.
Tip 6: Fertilise your plants
The summer season serves as one of the most important seasons of growth for most plants. Apply fertiliser to keep up with this growth period to ensure plants receive the essential nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. GARDENA recommends the Hand-held Spreader M, ideal for evenly distributing fertiliser on smaller areas of up to 100m.
Tip 7: Refresh the lawn
After a cold dormant season your lawn will benefit from some extra care to prepare it for the warmer months ahead. Start by removing debris such as sticks and leaves from the lawn, making sure to remove any visible weeds. Next, mow the lawn at least once a week, keeping the blade height from 5cm to 7cm. This promotes healthy growth and helps shade the soil, reducing moisture loss. Finally, apply high-quality fertiliser and water deeply to encourage lush, green growth.
For a clean, efficient cut, consider GARDENA’s range of robotic, rotary and cylinder lawnmowers as well as the range of grass shears, trimmers and more to help maintain the perfect lawn all summer long. If you prefer to sit back and just enjoy your garden this summer, without lifting a finger to mow the lawn, then the SILENO robotic lawnmower is the perfect choice. With builtin intelligent technology and innovative features, the SILENO silently goes about mowing your lawn without disturbing your neighbours. The SILENO lawnmowers cater for all lawn sizes from 250m² to 1 500m².
