If there's one thing worth doing in a heatwave, it's deep watering your garden. Rather than simply wetting the soil surface, this technique encourages moisture to reach the root zone where plants need it most, helping them cope better with prolonged dry spells. To make this job easier, I've just come across a clever solution: plant grow rings.
Inserted into the soil around individual plants, these simple plastic collars aid deep watering by creating a small reservoir that directs water (and fertilizer) straight to the roots instead of allowing it to run off the soil surface. Take this pack of Amazon plant grow rings, for example. They offer a more targeted way to water thirsty crops like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.
