The coolest part of the day offers the biggest opportunity for gardeners. A few well-timed tasks before breakfast can protect plants from scorching afternoon temperatures while keeping gardening safer and far more enjoyable.
Summer gardens never seem to hit the pause button. Tomatoes ripen overnight, weeds appear as if they received an invitation, and thirsty plants quickly reveal which areas need attention. Instead of battling blazing sunshine later in the day, an early morning routine tackles the most important jobs when both gardeners and plants benefit from cooler conditions.
