As temperatures continue to soar, our lovely friends at Haskins have shared their tips for keeping your garden looking lush and healthy.
- Water plants late in the evening when the temperatures have dropped to reduce evaporation and to reduce humidity
- Use a sprinkler to help soften hard-baked grounds
- Top up birdbaths daily
- Put out water in saucers for wildlife to keep them hydrated
- Avoid digging soil as this will accelerate water loss through evaporation
- Don’t leave patches of bare earth exposed to the sun, as this can lead to damage from UV rays and fast evaporation of soil moisture
- Opt to grow succulents or Mediterranean plants in areas that are always exposed to the sun
- Wear sunscreen when gardening outdoors