As anyone who has spent a summer nurturing a container display will know, potted plants are often the first casualties when a heatwave hits. Unlike plants growing in borders, they have a limited amount of soil around their roots, meaning they dry out much faster and their roots can quickly overheat. I've definitely noticed that in my own garden anyway.
If you're wondering how to keep your garden or patio cool in a heatwave, protecting your container garden is probably high on your list, especially if you're dealing with wilted foliage, scorched leaf edges and drooping blooms. So I've asked the experts how to spot the signs your plants are suffering from heat stress and the tricks they have up their sleeves to stop them reaching that stage.
