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For questions about thermal environment. Use this tag with questions about the effect of different temperature levels on plants, landscape elements, insects and pests or how to create an environment with certain temperature levels. If possible indicate temperatures in questions in both Celsius and Fahrenheit degrees.

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How can I make sure my seedlings don't die in summer?

Depending on what you're growing, some seeds can be sown or scattered on the ground directly in spring, where they can be left to grow or not grow, when they see fit, depending on the prevailing conditions (temperature
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What is 'Hardening Off'?

'Hardening off' is the process by which plants which have been somewhere sheltered and warm are toughened up or gradually acclimatized to live happily somewhere less sheltered and less warm. Plants so …
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Does "two weeks before the last frost" mean when the ground is still frozen?

No, it does not mean when the ground is frozen; it means before your last frost date. Frost and frozen ground are not quite the same thing. This answer here, though it's actually about when to cut gra …
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Watering new turf under ever changing condition

In the UK and in reference to turf, rapid evaporation of the water is the only reason not to water in bright sunlight; it is indeed a myth that water droplets can burn leaves (there's an interesting t …
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What is the heat tolerance of English Lavender?

French lavender does well Zones 8-11, and the upper temperature in Zone 11 is around 50 °C. What Lavender doesn't like is heavy, damp soil - it prefers gritty, light, free draining conditions. …
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Does wind chill affect plants?

In general, wind chill on its own isn't an issue for hardy plants; however, wind chill combined with below freezing temperatures may cause problems in a few hardy plant stems and leaves. Air in winter …
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Does most fungus grow better in hot damp conditions, or normal temperature conditions?

Its not entirely clear what you're asking. If you want to promote mycorrhizal content in the open soil, that'll be there already anyway, and adding good composted materials may increase it, but it won …
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Can a dark but warm environment put plants into dormancy?

No; the conditions you describe are highly likely to kill a Juniper - they expect to be cold for some of the year, and a protracted absence of light for a green plant spells death. I'm not sure what y …
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Is my conservatory too hot for plants?

I've had my tomato plants on a windowsill indoors, and without shading, I notice some of the leaves have crisped up at the edges with sun/heat damage, even without high room temperature, so sun exposure …
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Ginkgo Biloba (Autumn Gold) leaves curling up and turning pale / yellow

The faded yellow colour is what happens in autumn to the foliage,but this can happen earlier (as with your tree) if its not getting enough water; drought stress means the tree will sacrifice its folia …
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Can I move a flat of Spotted Dead Nettle outside in cold temperatures?

No, you would need to harden them off first. The plants inside are accustomed to warmer conditions, and will not respond well to being placed outdoors in much colder conditions; your existing deadnett …
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Why are the leaves of my Peace Lily wilted and black?

Cold is a possibility, but I don't think that's what's caused this damage; given where you are, unless you've had freak weather conditions in your particular location, it seems the temperatures recent …
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Should I water new sod in the winter?

Timing's important, it's not clear how long ago the sod was put down, but as your weather is now turning wintry, it would not be a great idea to water it. In any case, if the landscaping company actua …
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