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Keeping your plants hydrated in hot, dry conditions





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In the first half of August, the Twin Lakes area has seen considerably hot and dry temperatures with heat indexes exceeding 100 degrees and no measurable rainfall in the first half of the month. While it’s important to stay hydrated, it’s also important to hydrate our plants.

Vicki Garner, host of Gardening in the Ozarks on KTLO FM 97.9, wanted to emphasize that it’s better for us, as well as our plants, if we take care of watering earlier in the morning.


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When it comes to watering your plants, Garner says it’s important to be mindful of how you water your plants in these conditions as well.


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Penny at Carl Wayne’s Nurseries says the morning hours are good for more than just watering, but also spraying insecticides as well.


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Tune in to KTLO FM 97.9 Saturday mornings at 10 to catch Gardening in the Ozarks with Vicki Garner as she shares tips and tricks for a healthy garden.

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