July in the garden can feel like a never-ending battle against the heat, as we tirelessly water our plants in the hope they don't wilt away. That's why I'm on the hunt for solutions to make watering less laborious, and when I asked a garden pro for her top tip, she said just one thing: use a soaker hose.
A soaker hose works similarly to a drip irrigation system. Take this Amazon flat soaker hose, for example, it has a porous material that allows water to leak through and hydrate roots directly. 'A soaker hose is the most efficient way to water garden beds. Just lay out the hose, set it on a timer, and forget about it,' says Lindsey Chastain, gardening expert at The Waddle and Cluck.
