Hey there, sprinkler head. If you’ve stepped outside this week and immediately considered turning your yard into a cactus sanctuary, you’re not alone. With temps spiking to 99 and the rest of the week cruising in the mid-90s, Georgia gardens are entering full meltdown mode. And while your tomatoes may be sunbathing like champs, they still need your help, mainly in the form of thoughtful, strategic watering that doesn’t involve you panic-hosing everything at 2 p.m.
First things first: water early. Not brunch-early, think 6 to 9 a.m. when it’s still cool enough that the sun isn’t slurping up all your hard work. Watering in the middle of the day is basically just giving your plants a steam facial, and evening watering (while tempting) can lead to overnight dampness and fungal issues. Aim for deep, slow watering at the roots. None of this sprinkling the leaves and hoping for the best. Root-level hydration is where the magic happens. That’s why drip irrigation and soaker hoses are the real MVPs in summer. They’re easy to install, water-saving, and way more efficient than the ol’ hose-flail.
Now, let’s talk frequency. In a week like this, deep watering two to three times is better than a quick splash every day. You want the water to reach about six inches into the soil, which usually means a good 30 to 45-minute soak depending on your setup. Container plants? Those thirsty little drama queens will probably need water daily, sometimes even twice. Raised beds also dry out faster, so keep an eye on them too. And hey, don’t rely entirely on the weather app. It’s summer in Georgia, which means your "40 percent chance of rain" is really just nature’s version of a shrug.
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