Gardening Mistakes to Avoid in Summer

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NOT CONSIDERING SOIL QUALITY

Different plants have different soil preferences, and planting them in unsuitable soil can lead to poor growth, reduced flowering and fruiting, nutrient deficiencies, pest and disease problems, and even plants dying. Soil texture: The proportion of sand, silt and clay particles in the soil. This affects the drainage, aeration, water retention and nutrient availability of the soil. Soil structure: Ensure that your soil is free of clumps of sand, clay or silt. This can affect aeration and nutrient availability for plants. Soil organic matter: Removing dead plants, rocks, and other organic matter can benefit plant growth by providing a better biological system of the soil, which will help your plants thrive. Soil pH: Your soil pH can affect the growth of your plants as some plants may prefer more alkaline or acidic growth environments. This determines how well nutrients and minerals dissolve in the soil, and how active the soil microbes are.

INCORRECT WATERING

It is best to water your plants first thing in the morning or last thing at night. Watering plants in the daytime, especially when it is hot, can make the water evaporate and burn the leaves. It can also attract pests and fungi. ?To avoid poor growth, reduced flowering and fruiting, nutrient deficiencies, pest and disease problems, and even plant death, you need to check the quality of your soil before planting anything, and improve it with organic matter, fertilisers or other amendments if needed

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