Fact Sheets Offer Tips for Dealing with the Drought

This article was originally published on July 2, 2012 and expired on October 1, 2012. It is provided here for archival purposes and may contain dated information.

Drought conditions throughout the state are taking their toll on lawn and garden plants. Lawns are going dormant, flowers and vegetables are wilting, and trees and shrubs may be showing signs of scorch.

To help gardeners help their plants, University of Illinois Extension has developed six Dealing with the Drought fact sheets. These fact sheets provide specific advice on what to water, when to water, and how to most efficiently water plants. Information about drought-related stress on plants and leaf scorch is also included.

Follow the links below to download these free fact sheets:

Plant Stress

Watering Tips for the Home Gardener

Watering Trees and Shrubs

Leaf Scorch

Lawn Care

Proper Sprinkler Use

Source: David J. Robson, Extension Specialist, PSEP, drobson@illinois.edu

Pull date: October 1, 2012