Did some yard work yesterday, weeding & murdering invasive plants; & while it wasn't that hot out (in the mid-70s), the microclimate in the front yard combined with the humidity in the air combined with being completely out of shape left me sweating, fatigued & out of breath.
I'm fine. Got nowhere near heatstroke & was well-hydrated. It just left me with this realization that if I want to do any real yard work, I need to wait until it's cooler.
Probably go with some non-invasive West coast or California native plants, something like a ceanothus. & gotta make sure I set up a good watering system next Spring, with soaker hoses & a timer & all that.
Looks like I'll be planting a lot of asters. Just fine that, I love asters.
@Impious_Jade
I'm a fan of the drip. Soaker only if a whole bed needs it, vs. Individual plants or areas. Soaker takes 10x the water.
@FireMonkey Yeah the whole bed will need it, at least initially. Next year will be first planting year so will be very thirsty.
It also dawned on me that the plan I had for my front yard will need to change: it's hot AF in the South-facing border against the front of the house. Most plants simply won't survive there. So I need to rethink.