Extension on the Go

Extension on the Go


Dying of Thirst – Very Wet Spring Makes Plants, Trees and Shrubs Vulnerable

July 17, 2015

“He who has a garden and a library wants for nothing.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero
July heat has arrived in Missouri, and it’s putting garden and landscape plants at risk. Because we had such a wet spring, plants, trees and shrubs don’t have the deep roots necessary to ride out the summer heat and less rain.
Today’s guest is David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. He has tips for watering your plants so they can recover from our super-soggy spring.

 
 
Wet Weather Woes


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