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Holly Crossley

How to water plants during a heatwave – expert tips to help your garden beat the heat

Watering plants with a hose.

Sweltering temperatures and blue skies can pose a problem for our backyard plants, causing them to wilt – or worse. Proper watering is fundamental to help them stand up to the heat, but you may be wondering the best way to go about it.

For starters, there are some dos and don'ts of watering plants in hot weather to bear in mind. Timing and technique are important, to ensure your efforts are rewarded with results. There's also sustainability to think about, especially during hosepipe bans.

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