Experts warn gardeners to stop making this watering mistake during the hot weather – it's doing your plants more harm than good

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In hot weather, it can be tempting to water your garden plants multiple times a day. They must be thirsty, right? However, garden experts want you to stop, and even say this does more harm than good.

If you’ve been wondering how often you should water your garden during hot weather, the answer is simple. For most plants, you only need to water them once a day - any more and you could risk making a big watering mistake.