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SILVERTONAPPEAL.COM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 | 3A How to care for heat-damaged plants Kym Pokorny Oregon State University Extension Gardeners around the Northwest are distraught by the damage suffered by their plants during the recent heat wave. Questions have come pouring into Oregon State University Extension Service and experts weigh in on what to do now. There’s no denying the damage is se- vere, said Heather Stoven, OSU Exten- sion horticulturist. Some plants died and others were fried by the record- breaking temperatures. Even some that look extremely bad, like rhododendrons and hydrangeas, can bounce back. Burned leaves don’t necessarily equal a dead plant, so patience and observation are needed. Here are some recommendations from Stoven and other experts: Go ahead and cut off dead flowers, but try to resist the urge to remove par- tially dead leaves, and especially don’t do any hard pruning. Leaves, dead or alive, will shade foliage that wasn’t burned and those with some green re- maining will continue to photosynthe- sis. Pruning forces new growth that will be damaged if there is another heat event and creates a place where dis- eases and pests can enter the plant. Also, keep in mind, if you cut back spring-blooming plants like rhododen- drons, you’ll be cutting off buds that will be flowers next year. Foliage will grow back unless the plant is too far gone. Water deeply. Use drip or soaker hos- es for more efficient water use; water is lost to evaporation when using an over- head sprinkler. Roots extend beyond the plant, so be sure to cover an area wider than just under the plant. Don’t overwa- ter, however. Stressed plants are more susceptible to pests and diseases and root rot could become a problem. To test the moisture, stick a screwdriver in the soil. It will penetrate easily if the soil is moist. The best time is early morning so plants can use the water through the day when they need it and residual wa- ter will evaporate before night. Berries can be pruned lightly, but wait until the usual pruning time to re- move this year’s fruiting canes. Apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep. Any organic matter will help retain soil mois- ture and even out the temperature of the soil. A word about hydrangeas: There are multiple species of hydrangeas, some of which are more tolerant of heat and sun. The coveted bigleaf hydrangeas, with their large blue to pink blooms, are spectacular in the garden; however, they are going to be less tolerant of ex- treme drought and heat. Other species such as panicle (Hydragea paniculata) and oak leaf hydrangeas (H. quercifolia) can be grown in sun and tolerate drier soil. While these should not be consid- ered drought-tolerant plants, they may be better suited for our climate and also have breathtaking blooms. About the OSU Extension Service: The Oregon State University Extension Ser- vice shares research-based knowledge with people and communities in Ore- gon’s 36 counties. OSU Extension ad- dresses issues that matter to urban and rural Oregonians. OSU Extension’s part- nerships and programs contribute to a healthy, prosperous and sustainable fu- ture for Oregon. Many plants were burned by the recent heat wave. KYM POKORNY/OSU EXTENSION College Continued from Page 2A The consequences of prolonged drought in the vegetable garden.The concept of global warming and prolonged drought. GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO money to superstar athletes repping HBCU gear during the NBA playoffs, the colleges are experiencing a main- stream cultural moment like never be- fore. Even babies who can’t say the word “college” can get in on the action: Carter’s, the children’s clothing store, released a line of HBCU wear in Febru- ary. “This exposure matters a lot,” Nixon Boyd said. “For high school students who are thinking about higher educa- tion, it validates their existence. I think for people currently attending HBCUs and graduates, we want and need recognition. But when you’re young, you need validation – you need people who believe in what you believe in, support what you support.” That’s exactly why Davis, the stu- MARION COUNTY RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS Front Street Station Location: 860 Front St. NE, Salem specifically: Observed employees en- gaging in food preparation and proc- esses with bare hands, including han- dling sliced vegetables, cooked meats and fried items. Point deduction 5. HAR OR K W D dent from Tallahassee, picked Howard “When I chose Howard, it shocked people,” said Davis, who will probably study biology and hopes to walk on to the Bison soccer team. “I always get three questions: ‘What is it, where is it and why did you choose it?’” When he breaks it down, people un- derstand. Davis explains that Howard, like other HBCUs, will provide him with a community of students who look like him and give them “a social and cultural experience that you won’t get anywhere else in the country.” In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and Amer- ica’s ongoing racial reckoning, Davis is ready for even more people to grasp the importance of HBCUs. “People are finally realizing what these schools are and what the potential is,” he said. “For a student that’s going to Howard, I love it.” Register-Guard Reporter Jordyn Brown contributed to this story. 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