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Sophie King

Experts warn gardeners not to neglect this important task this weekend – how to get it right to help your plants survive the warm spring weather

Green and blue water butts next to potted hosta plants in garden.

The weather has been lovely recently, and rain seems like a distant memory in many parts of the UK. That’s a blessing for us but a potential curse for our plants – because experts are warning that this mini spring drought could be detrimental to our gardens.

We’ve explored how often you should water your garden in hot weather before, but what happens when warm spring weather catches you off guard? We know that container plants need more watering than those in the ground anyway, but as temperatures rise, it's crucial that you think about the whole garden.

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