Mulch and Compost can help.....

Instead of the dirt drying up soooooo hot and hard, the compost mixed into the dirt will help
keep some moisture and nutrients for the plant.

And if you put a nice layer of mulch on top of the dirt, that will keep the moisture down into the dirt instead of evaporating out the top to the suns' rays'!!!!!

And water in the morning, so the plant has time to absorb the water and then use it during the day when it needs it the most!!

Hope this helps!!
Weezie

Can I ask what kind of plants you tried to grow??
And what kind of planter area that it is in???

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





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