Hot, dry weather is tough on plants

Select plants with heat and drought tolerance for summer landscapes. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist The high temperatures and heat stress we’ve experienced this summer is not only difficult for us. Our plants feel that heat, too. As we face changing weather patterns and, in some places, increasing water scarcity, it becomes crucial for individuals to play their part in conserving one of our most precious resources: water. Gardeners and…

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