TOO HOT, NO RAIN

Providing the garden with ample moisture is quite a challenge at this time of year.

It may be necessary to water everyday, somewhere in the garden.  It is important to water heavily and thoroughly.  You can let certain areas, stress a little bit, then hit them heavy another day.  Annuals will need attention daily, unless they are heavily shaded or very drought tolerant.   Regular fertilizing should continue, this gives stressed plants a little edge, when battling the heat.  But do not fertilize a very dry, plant, pot or bed.  Water, then fertilize.  

Watering in the early morning is best, but not always possible, so water in the evening at soil level, keeping the foliage dry.  Evergreens, however, do require a bit of foliage dousing, as this keeps bugs, namely mites from finding a happy dirty place to live.

A good sprinkler can save you lots of time, but only if its efficient, and is on for enough time to saturate the soil.