Whilst Brits prepare for the scorching temperatures expected to peak at 41C today - there's one easily forgotten detail.
As our mindsets are focused on keeping the house cool, switching on an abundance of fans - and making sure family members like children and dogs aren't overheating - gardening is often forgotten about.
Whilst we know to protect ourselves with SPF and to sit in the shade, plants often suffer from the heat too.
As reported by The Express, if your plants aren't taken care of correctly, a heatwave could be deemed hazardous and spell disaster for your garden - but an expert has shared their top tip.
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Mark Lane, a presenter and QVC gardening expert explained to the publication that watering plants during the day is one of the "worst mistakes" any gardener can make, especially during hot weather.
He said: "One of the worst mistakes you can make is to water your plants at the wrong time.
"The best time is early in the morning when the outdoor temperature is cooler, between 5:00 and 9:00 am, resulting in less water lost to evaporation."
The expert added that "early morning is preferable to late evening watering" as the plant can "dry off quickly which helps protect against the development of fungal diseases".
Mark warned: "Watering at night can result in water pooling on the soil’s surface, around the roots and on foliage which can lead to fungal growth, rot, insects and even the death of a plant.
And he's not the only expert sharing advice for the current weather conditions, gardening gurus at Power Sheds have offered crucial tips for protecting plants during the heat.
To start, they say you should move all plants that are in containers into a shaded area.
During a heatwave, you'll find that container plants are the first to dry out - and you need to protect them from the sun - otherwise, they'll perish quickly.
By moving plants into the shade, they won't feel the full heat as the sun peaks at midday.
The second crucial and little-known tip is that you should not overwater your lawn.
Whilst it's very tempting to quench your garden's third, watering the lawn excessively can do more damage than good during a heatwave as it can leave it scorching.
To keep your lawn looking thick and green, it only requires minimal watering - once a week should do, and your mowing routine should drop to once a week.
The gardening experts advise adjusting the blades on a mower with a higher setting to ensure the grass stems provide maximum shade for the soil.
Gardeners who have a summer house should make sure to install air vents and use UV-resistant varnish to keep the heat at bay.
Power Sheds gardening experts said: "The biggest risk to plants in high temperature is the soil drying out, your first line of defence against this should be to use a layer of mulch around plants to help the soil stay moist after watering.
"There are many different mulch materials gardeners can use during a heatwave, dry grass clippings from your lawn are a great option."
The fourth and final essential tip is that you should make sure to get the right pots for your plants.
Whilst it may seem fairly straightforward, ensuring that you have the right pots is key to ensuring that your garden stays hydrated for as long as possible.
"An unsealed terracotta pot can cause the water to evaporate a lot easier from the soil which will get the plant to dry and die a lot sooner," the experts explained.
The simple best solution is to either get an already sealed terracotta pot or seal it with a specialised sealer.
"Same goes for black plastic pots that attract all the heat due to their colour," they added.
"Opt for light coloured ones that instead will reflect the sunlight."
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