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Kayleigh Dray

Monty Don's 4-step watering guide is the secret to keeping plants alive in a drought – even during a hosepipe ban

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Between soaring temperatures, looming hosepipe bans and the constant worry that your favourite plants are about to crisp up overnight, it can feel impossible to know if you're watering correctly. Thankfully, Monty Don's 4-step guide for watering in a drought is here to save us all a lot of headaches and help us stay on target.

Yes, as heatwaves become more frequent and hosepipe bans are introduced across parts of the UK, many gardeners are wondering how often to water their plants to keep them alive and quenched without making a major watering mistake. It can be difficult to know whether you're watering too much, too little, or simply at the wrong time. And when every drop counts, getting it right matters more than ever.

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