City of Peoria Press Release
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Plan to Protect Landscaping from Summer Extremes
5/16/2007
With temperatures
rising, take a moment to consider the yard. Scorched plants can be avoided with
a little planning and the right tools. Visit
wateruseitwisely.com
for tips on "summerscaping." The site offers ideas for adjusting watering
schedules, maintaining irrigation systems and preparing plants for the heat. For
example, adjust the irrigation by watering deeply and less frequently, which
encourages roots to grow deeper into the soil – farther from the heat and sun.
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