A microclimate mimics nature and even human behavior. Let’s say it is 105 degrees Fahrenheit on a sunny desert afternoon. What is the first thing you do if you are
Microclimates Help Plants Beat Heat–and Cold
Houseplants Need to “Beat The Heat”
Indoor dwelling houseplants are pampered pets compared to their outdoor cousins. Even so, they can be feeling the effects of summer in a number of ways. Back in January we
Preparing Your Landscape for Summer Monsoons
The summer monsoon is a dramatic event that occurs throughout the Southwest, bringing rain and brief periods of cooler temperatures. But with the welcome rainfall and brief respite from the
Sit and Smell The Roses – Seating is Important
Seating is important in any garden. If you entertain outdoors, ample and varied garden seating helps the party be successful. Second, seating provides rest, and rest is part of garden
Product Review: Dramm Quick Change Systems
Even though we plant plenty of waterwise plants in our Southwest gardens, we have to water in times of drought and high heat to get seeds started or new plants
Insects and other critters seek sunshine. How often have you seen hordes of bees on a flowering shrub in full light, but few hovering once the sun begins to set?
This little horny toad was sunning on a rock in the mountains near Ruidoso, NM, recently. He was a high-altitude reptile and perfectly came for photo sessions by SWG's Teresa Odle and her son-in-law.
Plants sometimes need to soak up the sun, especially in winter. And many benefit from a well-placed boulder or fence as much as this happy horned lizard. Read more about using sun, rocks and shade to help plants on our blog today.
A microclimate mimics nature and even human behavior. Let's say it is 105 degrees Fahrenheit on a sunny desert afternoon. What is the first thing you do if you are having to wait outside for your Uber ride? Move 10 feet over and stand or sit in the shade of a tree! When the weather heats up in summer or cools off in winter, plants feel the changes. [ 775 more words ]
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Microclimates Help Plants Beat Heat-and Cold - Southwest Gardening
Shade is a must in hot desert climates -- for people and their plants. Shade is a microclimate, and one way to mimic nature in Southwest gardening.
