Gardening is a patience-building hobby. Summer is the time when a gardener's watering abilities are put to the test. Soil types vary tremendously, affecting how well the soil willingly absorbs water. Obviously, there is no one quick lesson on watering to solve all these questions. Drip systems are the answer.
Plants love heat.
The soil is warm, the air is warm, growth is enhanced by both. Handling plantings in mid-summer is easy if you remember to water your planting holes well, then thoroughly water the plants in as you plant. Plants handled quickly, watered in well and carefully tended for water needs over the subsequent weeks will astound you with their abilities to push new growth in summer weather. Later summer problems Your ornamentals are the best indicators of your gardening talents. Poor coloration, early on-set of fall coloring, washing out of green, any plant parts that are brown and crunchy are key signs of poor management in the garden.