GARDEN
GARDEN
problems is hydrophobia in soil. When soil becomes very dry, it can turn water repellent. You water, but it runs off or forms channels, leaving roots dry. This is common in sandy soils and in lawns that have been watered lightly and frequently.
The temptation to“ fix it” with nitrogen: A stressed garden often looks pale, and the instinct is to add a high nitrogen fertiliser for quick green growth. In heat, that can backfire. Fast, lush growth is soft growth, and soft growth is thirsty.
106 MARKtoe! Februarie 2026