El verano es el momento de relajarse y disfrutar de los magníficos resultados de todo el trabajo de plantación y limpieza que has realizado durante la primavera. Mientras contemplas las flores, los colores y el zumbido de los polinizadores, hay algunas tareas sencillas que pueden ayudarte a mantener tu jardín en plena forma durante la época más calurosa del año.
Poda las flores marchitas para que salgan más flores
Snip off spent flowers (also called deadheading) to encourage many plants to produce a second flush of blooms later in the season. Remove only the faded flower and no more than one-third of the flower stem. It’s a quick, satisfying task that keeps your garden looking tidy and blooming longer.
Controlar el riego
Cuando las temperaturas alcanzan su punto álgido, es importante mantener tu jardín bien hidratado. Un riego profundo y poco frecuente ayuda a que las raíces crezcan fuertes y sean resistentes a la sequía. Una buena regla: cuando las 2 pulgadas superiores del suelo estén secas, riega con suficiente profundidad como para que el agua llegue hasta los 2 pies de profundidad. Anota los cambios en tu programa de riego y toma nota del tiempo; esto te ayudará a planificar mejor el año que viene. A medida que entramos en otoño, puedes empezar a reducir gradualmente el riego, pero no lo dejes de lado demasiado pronto.
Cubierta vegetal y malas hierbas
Re-apply wood mulch, as needed, to help keep moisture in the soil and keep up on removing weeds. a 3-4″ wood mulch layer will help keep soil moisture close to the roots and help to suppress weed growth.
Check your Garden In A Box Info Sheets
Double check the Summer Plant Maintenance Section of your Garden In A Box Info Sheets to check for any plant specific tasks. Misplaced your copy? Email GardenInfo@ResourceCentral.org and we’ll send you a PDF.
Rellena los huecos
Take a look around your garden. Are there any empty spots or areas that could use more height, texture, or color? Late summer and fall are great times to refresh your landscape. Explore our late summer Garden In A Box store to pre-order plants and get ready to fill in those gaps.
Tip: Snap a few photos of your garden every couple of weeks throughout the growing season. They’ll help you remember where changes are needed and make planning next season much easier. If you’re like us, your camera roll is probably already full of garden photos—put them to good use!
Cosechar verduras
Pick tomatoes, peppers, melons, and other mid- to late-season vegetables regularly to encourage continued production and enjoy them at their peak.
Have an excess of these tasty veggies at the end of the season? Take a look at this awesome article from CSU Extension with creative ways to preserve your extra!
Tómate tu tiempo para disfrutarlo
Perhaps the most important summer garden task is simply enjoying the space you’ve created. Sip your morning coffee among the flowers, watch pollinators at work, or relax outside on a cool evening. Your garden isn’t just something to maintain—it’s a place to experience.
With just a little attention throughout the summer, your garden will continue to thrive well into fall and be even better prepared for another beautiful season next year.
