Is your property’s landscape showing signs of summer drought stress? If you’re unsure or find yourself fielding lots of questions from your concerned residents or clients, we’re going to tell you what to look for and give you resources to manage drought stress.
Two things are most important to start with, though.
One, just because a plant or turf is turning brown, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s dead or dying. Two, it’s sometimes impossible to irrigate your way out of the harshest summer weather. Mother Nature is in charge and with extreme conditions, sometimes all we can do is be patient while adapting to these patterns.
The good news? There’s no need to panic or give up on your landscape elements that appear to be declining, wilting, or are no longer growing.
A clearer idea about summer drought stress goes a long way.
