🪴Why Plants Grow Faster with Summer Rain 🪴

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! The monsoon season is in full swing here in Northern Arizona, and the difference in plant growth is astonishing. It's not just the rain, but the humidity, shade, and charged atmosphere that make plants go wild.

Summer rain is like a second growing season. It's easier to start plants now than in spring. The warm, moist soil is perfect for trees, shrubs, and fruit trees. The increased humidity also helps existing plants thrive.

This week, I measured over two inches of rain in my gardens! Did you know that the average thundercloud dumps nearly 300,000 gallons of water? That's almost an acre-foot of rain!

Now is the time to take advantage of the monsoon season. Trim back your perennials, clean up your annuals, and fertilize for a second flush of blooms. If you have new plants, give them a boost with humic acid. It activates the soil, attracting beneficial microbes and encouraging strong root growth.

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🪴Ken Lain, The Top 10 Gardener

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