Heatwaves are becoming more common, making it crucial to understand the intricacies of watering plants in hot weather. Get it right, and your plants can thrive even in soaring temperatures. But get it wrong, however, and plants will struggle and potentially die in dry soil.
Best practise is to water early in the morning, water deeply, mulch to retain moisture in the soil, and keep a closer eye on pots that can dry out in the blink of an eye. What you shouldn’t do is water at the hottest time of the day and just give a light sprinkling, which does your plants no good.
