Patios and terraces filled with potted trees, colorful flowers and verdant foliage in planters provide a beautiful backdrop for summer entertaining. Yet, as the heat intensifies, and the rainfall reduces, these plants can start to suffer.
One minute the garden looks beautiful and abundant, then a dry spell hits, and suddenly it's looking rather frazzled and crisp or wilting and limp – often as you're about to host. Thankfully, replacing your potted plants entirely isn't necessary.