Early heat waves don’t politely ease into the season—they slam into gardens like a blast furnace, turning tender growth into crispy disappointment almost overnight. Spring planting often creates a false sense of security, with cool mornings and mild afternoons lulling gardeners into thinking plants can handle anything.
Then suddenly, temperatures spike into the high 80s or 90s, soil dries out fast, and leaves start wilting before lunchtime. Gardens that looked lush on Monday can look stressed and stunted by Friday. Smart gardeners stay ahead of that chaos with strategies that protect growth before damage starts.
