Plant care recommendations during heat waves

During heat waves, plant care should focus on preserving moisture and reducing thermal stress rather than stimulating growth. To avoid adding extra stress to vegetation, certain maintenance tasks should be postponed.

Key recommendations include avoiding intensive pruning, as removing significant foliage can expose protected areas to direct sunlight and create wounds that require energy to heal. Additionally, dividing perennial plants and performing transplants should be delayed, as these processes require significant water and recovery time, which are difficult to maintain when soil dries rapidly due to extreme temperatures.