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Drew Swainston

Dos and don'ts of watering plants in hot weather – how and when to water in high temperatures

Watering plant seedlings

Watering is a task that is vital to keep plants alive and healthy. There is no escape from the fact that all plants need water to survive and we cannot always rely on the weather to provide all that is required. 

It can be tough and backbreaking to water plants in hot weather, though there are ways we can be more efficient with our watering during those hard times. Picking when to water plants each day and giving them the right amount of water are the two key choices that can make the difference between healthy plants and withered, stressed plants.

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