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Summer comes with fun, but it also comes with summer time hazards. As the warmer weather settles in for an extended stay, make sure you take the proper precautions to minimize the risk of summer injury or heat related illness.

We all know that children should never be left unattended around water, even for a minute. Sometimes however, we underestimate the precocity of children. Pool areas that may seem otherwise secure, can sometimes be foiled by curious children

Nowadays, vegetables that can be bought from the market are either imported or too expensive because of the changing weather and climate. That's why there are a lot of people who decided to start growing in their own garden or allotment, not only to get fresh and free vegetables but it is also good for your environment. While you get fresh and free vegetables from your garden, did you know that a plant emits oxygen which is needed by the people to live? They also take in carbon dioxide that is one of the many gases that is related to the global warming.

It is important to understand that vegetables needs more water than more established plants because they have smaller roots and most of them are made up of 85% water. There are different types of vegetables so it is important to categorize them according to their needs so you would not forget when, how and how often you should water that specific type of vetables.

You should know that the ideal time for watering vegetables and even other plants are during early morning or at night because on these times the weather is cool that will avoid evaporation of water. It is not advisable to water plants in the afte
oon when the sun is at its peak. Water that would touch the leaves might cause it to burn. You should directly pour the water on the soil that it can easily be absorbed by the roots.

Vegetables like radish, onions, cabbage, turnip and the like are some of the vegetables that can be tolerant to drought. All you have to do is to make sure the soil is good and once established they will surely be okay. On the other hand, leafy crops should be watered regularly especially if the soil is not that good. There are also vegetables that should be watered only after it has flowered like beans, squash, tomatoes and pumpkins.