{"id":415,"date":"2016-06-26T16:45:10","date_gmt":"2016-06-26T15:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/advisor\/gardening-tips\/?p=415"},"modified":"2022-12-20T10:08:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T10:08:52","slug":"watering-plants-in-hot-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/watering-plants-in-hot-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Watering Plants In Hot Weather."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>How to water plants in hot weather&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4212 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/06\/plants-in-hot-weather.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/06\/plants-in-hot-weather.jpg 650w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/06\/plants-in-hot-weather-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/06\/plants-in-hot-weather-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/06\/plants-in-hot-weather-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Be careful when watering plants in hot weather as you can do more harm than good. It&#8217;s better to water later in the day as the sun is going down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is because if you water when the sun is at its hottest the water droplets can magnify the sun&#8217;s rays and burn the leaves. In addition to this in warm weather, it&#8217;s often better to water one or twice a week giving the plants a complete soaking rather than little and often.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To water plants in hot weather, it is important to make sure that the plants are getting enough water without getting overwatered. Here are some tips for watering plants in hot weather:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimize evaporation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use a watering can or a hose with a fine spray to gently water the plants, making sure to moisten the soil without creating puddles or standing water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water the roots of the plants rather than the leaves to prevent leaf scorch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Place a layer of mulch around the base of the plants to help retain moisture in the soil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Check the soil moisture regularly to make sure that the plants are getting enough water. If the soil feels dry several inches below the surface, it is time to water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is also important to make sure that the plants are getting enough sunlight and air circulation, as this can help them tolerate hot weather. If the plants are in pots consider moving them to a location that gets some shade during the hottest part of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to water plants in hot weather&nbsp; Be careful when watering plants in hot weather as you can do more harm than good. 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