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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
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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
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think for people currently attending
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That’s exactly why Davis, the stu-
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specifically: Observed employees en-
gaging in food preparation and proc-
esses with bare hands, including han-
dling sliced vegetables, cooked meats
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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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