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]]> Comment on Tomatoes in Texas Heat by Nicole http://yardfarmaustin.com/tomatoes-in-texas-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-2122 Nicole Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:23:16 +0000 http://yardfarmaustin.com/?p=1027#comment-2122 Oh wow, welcome to Texas! We struggle with summer watering as well. The best advice we have is to check the soil moisture in the morning by sticking a full finger into the ground. If it is moist or saturated, no extra watering is necessary (as over-watering can be just as harmful). If you find the soil dry, focus your hose at the plant base and water for 10 full seconds in the AM (preferably before 7am). City water rules during the summer vary, so be sure that its not a restricted time or day in your area.
If you have any potted plants, they need a little extra H2O more frequently as the drainage makes it difficult for the soil to retain moisture.
Soaker hoses or drip irrigation penetrates the soil at a deeper level which can prevent evaporation during those 100 degree days. If you have any questions, feel free to email us. Best of luck to ya!

]]> Comment on The Importance of Mulching by Nicole http://yardfarmaustin.com/the-importance-of-mulching/comment-page-1/#comment-2121 Nicole Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:15:23 +0000 http://yardfarmaustin.com/?p=1721#comment-2121 You bet! Hays & lawn clippings are tricky as they don’t last long (and often contain weed/grass seeds). We see the most luck with pine straw which holds up quite well over time while also protecting soil moisture levels. If you are looking for veggie bed mulches, 2-4 inches of leaves work wonderfully. They decompose a little more slowly and benefit the soil immensely. In addition to these, compost is also great as well as peat moss. For more long-lasting options in flower/native plant beds, turn to untreated wood chips- the bigger the better. Good Luck!

]]> Comment on The Importance of Mulching by Donna Minyard http://yardfarmaustin.com/the-importance-of-mulching/comment-page-1/#comment-2120 Donna Minyard Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:20:43 +0000 http://yardfarmaustin.com/?p=1721#comment-2120 hello! I live in Boerne and have used what is accessable here…alfalfa hay. It seems to breakdown quickly. would you mind rating the top three or four mulches?

thanks so much!

]]> Comment on Tomatoes in Texas Heat by Donna Pratt http://yardfarmaustin.com/tomatoes-in-texas-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-2115 Donna Pratt Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:27:34 +0000 http://yardfarmaustin.com/?p=1027#comment-2115 How often do you water when it is around 100 degrees every day? I have been watering about twice a day. Is that too much? They look wilted when I do water them. I just moved from Wa state and never had the problems there that I am having here. Thanks for your help.

]]> Comment on Tomatoes in Texas Heat by Donna Pratt http://yardfarmaustin.com/tomatoes-in-texas-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-2114 Donna Pratt Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:27:34 +0000 http://yardfarmaustin.com/?p=1027#comment-2114 How often do you water when it is around 100 degrees every day? I have been watering about twice a day. Is that too much? They look wilted when I do water them. I just moved from Wa state and never had the problems there that I am having here. Thanks for your help.

]]> Comment on Leaf Footed Bugs Already? The Woes of Drought and Unseasonal Temps. by Nicole http://yardfarmaustin.com/leaf-footed-bugs-already-the-woes-of-drought-and-unseasonal-temps/comment-page-1/#comment-2060 Nicole Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:18:34 +0000 http://yardfarmaustin.com/?p=1063#comment-2060 Great question- we see these guys sucking the life out of ripe tomatoes all over Austin! They are called leaf footed bugs. The best way to keep these guys at bay is to pick them off when you see them on any tomatoes (or eggplants, even sunflowers!) then prevent further attacks by applying diatamaceous earth, or DE, wherever they congregate. Re-apply after every heavy rain. Hope this helps!

]]> Comment on Leaf Footed Bugs Already? The Woes of Drought and Unseasonal Temps. by socialist http://yardfarmaustin.com/leaf-footed-bugs-already-the-woes-of-drought-and-unseasonal-temps/comment-page-1/#comment-1916 socialist Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:34:23 +0000 http://yardfarmaustin.com/?p=1063#comment-1916 guess i need to provide the uTube link:
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thanks for your kind feedback.

]]> Comment on Garden Eats for the Heat by Nicole http://yardfarmaustin.com/garden-eats-for-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-1830 Nicole Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:46:09 +0000 http://yardfarmaustin.com/?p=1654#comment-1830 Very nice, Nicole. Thanks for the helpful info!

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