How to Preserve Your Garden on the Dacha in Hot Weather: 5 Ideas from Australia

End of spring and beginning of summer this year were hot. If you've already started worrying about your garden and fear drought, read our post.

Use Mulch

This is a material used to cover the surface around stems. Australian landscape designers apply mulch generously on all beds.

Mulching helps retain moisture in the soil. Even if you water plants less frequently, they won't die. The best options for this task are decomposed leaves and soaked old newspapers mixed with compost.

And Soil Moisturizer

To break down the water-repelling wax-like layer that forms in the soil, Australians use special hydrogels.

The colorless powder or crystals are soaked in water and added to the soil. These small water reservoirs distribute moisture well. Especially effective during rain.

And Organic Additives

Just like mulch, they help retain moisture in the soil and assist plants in surviving drought.

Water Plants Early in the Morning

This is when the air is still cool, and water won't evaporate actively. It's an excellent time to prepare plants for a hot day.

Choose Drought-Tolerant Plants

For example, succulents aren't afraid of high temperatures. Australians grow familiar plants like sedums, echeveria, aloe, and agave.

Also, heat-tolerant herbs such as thyme, oregano, and sage do well. Among flowering plants, lavender and protea are great choices.