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.
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.
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.
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.