ARE you a gardener struggling to help your plants stay happy and healthy during this summer heatwave? You're not alone. A woman on TikTok has shared her top tip for helping your garden in the heat this summer - and it isn't what you think. Taking to the platform, Sophie, who posts under the moniker @lookinsidemygarden, shared how to water your plants at this time of year.
She revealed you don't need to douse your greenery in water. "There is a misconception that your garden needs watering every single day when it's hot, that is not true," she begins. She says the main aspect of your plants' health is the schedule in which you water them.
She says the "most important" thing to do is to make sure your targeting exactly where you spray the water. "You need to get your hose right at the base of the plant, right near to the soil, and give it a really good drench." No matter whether you use a hose or watering can, Sophie says it still applies.
"I tend to soak between five and 10 seconds a pop depending on what's growing," she explained. In the comments, she added she waters her plants in the early morning or late evening so it's not too hot. Other garden essentials to keep your plants alive and well during the warmer months include compost.
It can help the soil which, even at the highest quality, can sometimes struggle to hold its moisture. “Mulch can be a lifesaver when it comes to protecting plants from the harsh rays of the sun," Experts at Bury Hills Landscape Supplies told E.