Juan’s tip of the season. Get SPF protection for your yard. Shade benefits people and plants — and there are many attractive options to choose from to filter out harsh midday and afternoon sunlight
Looking ahead.
Your garden to-do list. • Smart watering: Split your irrigation schedule into
multiple start times in the early morning hours. Water deeply and frequently to encourage a deep root system.
while adding interest to your yard. Shade sails are great for patios and come in a variety of shapes and colors. Shade cloths and umbrellas can be positioned strategically to filter out direct sunlight throughout the day. Many come in a variety of Shade Protection Factors. Choose 30%–50% for edible gardens and 60%–70% for light- sensitive plants.
• Wind protection: Protect your plants from wind by installing temporary wind breaks such as tarps or cloth. Position your potted plants away from the prevailing winds.
• Dead-heading: Remove all faded or spent flowers. Doing this will encourage your plants to put out fresh new growth and new flowers.
Tap our online resources. Visit IRWD.com/rebates for rebates to help offset the cost of turf removal, weather-based irrigation controllers, efficient sprinkler heads, drip kits and more. Plus, check out our plant database at IRWD.com/plantlist .
Learn to compost at our free July 11 workshop Saturday, July 11, 10–11:30 a.m.
Join IRWD and University of California Master Gardeners of Orange County to learn about the ins and outs of composting. Take a look at the traditional method and the UC rapid method, and check out nifty compost bins suitable for your yard. Registration is required at IRWD.com/events .
Need to contact IRWD? Customer Service: 949-453-5300 Email: info@IRWD.com Website: IRWD.com
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