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Lauren Bradbury

5 signs your plants are suffering from heat stress - and how to fix it, according to experts

Garden area with flower plants and fence.

Let’s be honest; it’s getting hot out there. And while the warm temperatures are a welcome addition to the (often very mild and rainy) British summer, the scorching weather can wreak havoc on our gardens. And right now, there’s a high chance that your plants are suffering from heat stress.

Yep, you can put a whole load of time, effort, and money into bringing a garden idea to life, but one heatwave can ruin it all in just a few days. As temperatures soar, your lawn turns yellow and crispy, your plants wilt and wither, and your water butt starts working overtime. And while it’s important to keep your garden cool in a heatwave, you must also keep a close eye on your plants.

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