Tips for gardening in the heat

In the lawn, chinch bugs can be a problem during hot, dry weather. (Photo by Ron Strahan/LSU AgCenter)
Summer can be a tough for plants. Heat and high humidity often lead to an increase in disease and insect pressures. Despite the increased stress, many plants are still performing well — and summer can be a productive month for us as gardeners. Throughout the U.S., National Smart Irrigation Month is observed in July. This program was designed to promote the conservation of one of our most precious…

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