evanshaley+FollowHydrangeas in July: The Secret StruggleWho knew hydrangeas get so dramatic in July? The summer heat can zap their color and make them wilt, even if you’re watering regularly. Pro tip: give them morning sun, afternoon shade, and deep water every 4-6 hours. Skip the fertilizer for now—mulch is your BFF. And if you’re snipping blooms for a vase, don’t cut too much or you’ll mess up next year’s flowers! Hydrangeas are high-maintenance divas this month, but totally worth it for those vibrant blooms. #Hydrangeas #GardeningTips #SummerGarden #Home31Share
ShimmerSpectrum+Followwhy did my tomatoes melt in the sun? surviving summer heatwavesLast summer, my tomato plants looked like they’d just run a marathon in the desert. Leaves curled up, fruit split, and I almost gave up. But I tried something new: I tossed some old bedsheets over the cages during the hottest afternoons. Instant shade! I also started watering early in the morning, so the roots could soak it up before the sun got wild. Mulch was my secret weapon. I piled it on thick to keep the soil cool. By August, my tomatoes bounced back, and I actually got a decent harvest. Nothing beats picking a sun-warmed tomato after thinking you’d lost them all. Turns out, a little shade and smart watering go a long way when the heat is on. #gardeningtips #tomatogrower #summergarden #urbanfarming #Gardening10Share
Adam Boyer+FollowAncient Garden Hack Saves Summer PlantsJust found out about ollas—these ancient clay pots you bury in your garden that slowly water your plants for you! People are making DIY versions with terracotta pots and silicone, and it means you don’t have to water every day, even in crazy heat. Plus, it saves water and cash (store-bought ollas can be $100!). Some folks even use wine corks to seal them or add olive oil to keep bugs out. Seriously, why didn’t we know about this sooner? #gardeninghacks #DIY #sustainableliving #summergarden #planttips #Home90Share
