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Do I still need to water plants in containers if it rains? Experts reveal the best watering practices

Detail of a selection of herbs in terracotta pots on black wooden shelves in garden

'Do I still need to water plants in containers if it rains?' is a question that may strike your mind given how unpredictable British weather can be. One minute the sun is beaming and you're trying to figure out how often you should water your garden in hot weather, and the next, it's pouring outside, leaving you dumbfounded on which watering schedule to stick to.

If you're taking the time to learn how to grow your own, from researching the best vegetables to grow in pots or going down the more flowery route of growing Wisteria in pots, it pays to be clued up on how to navigate your watering habits.

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