Gardening in the Heat: Tips for Staying Cool

Summer heat can be brutal in our area, but the gardens and landscaping around our homes still need some care and monitoring in the challenging summer months. Plants need to be watered, weeds grow seemingly overnight, and pests can pop up unannounced. Gardeners also need to take care of themselves when tending the plants in the summer heat. Heat stroke, dehydration, and sunburn are all afflictions…