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Phil Norris

Expert says best time to water your garden in a heatwave and other gardening hot weather tips

It's set to be the hottest day of the year on Wednesday as Britons are on the brink of a heatwave with the mercury set to hit highs of 34C later in the week. It means parts of the UK will be hotter than Greek islands, as well as Los Angeles and parts of Barbados.

For many, it will be a time to enjoy some time in the garden. For others, it will be time to worry about the garden and what it will need in the soaring temperatures.

Not all of us are naturally gifted with green fingers, and Sophie Birkert, founder of garden and homeware company Screen With Envy, knows that. So, if you want to protect your garden before the degrees start rising, but you're no expert, keep reading the top tips below.

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