Summer is here, and with it brings hot weather, dry heat and very little rain.
Gardeners will no doubt be reaching for the watering can to keep their beloved plants, flowers and foliage alive in the scorching sun. However, experts have warned gardeners over common mistakes that could hinder plants instead of help them during a heatwave.
One little-known rule that experts urge gardeners to follow is never watering foliage in the midday heat - as this could cause them to become dehydrated.
