Recognizing and Preventing Heat Stress in Plants

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By Chris McLaughlin

When the summer temperatures begin to crank up, we aren’t the only ones feeling the heat. High temperatures can be a challenge for plants and leaf tissue will show signs of heat stress, along with blossoms or fruit. Many will survive the dry, often blistering conditions, and unfortunately some won’t. But there are ways to tip the odds in your (and your plants’) favor.

We have some tips to help prepare your yard and garden for the dog days of summer before plants stress out. Be sure to watch for these signs of imminent heat stress in your flowers, vegetables, shrubs, and trees so you can offer them some extra water when they need it.

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