Every time a heatwave arrives, I notice that there are some gardens that feel like complete sun traps and others that somehow stay cool and comfortable even in soaring temperatures.

If you’ve been wondering how to keep your garden cool in a heatwave, it turns out the most comfortable outdoor spaces all tend to share a few of the same features, and most of them are quite easy to recreate.

After trying to stop my own garden from becoming unbearably hot during warm spells, I’ve realised the best garden ideas for heatwaves are often the simplest. From genius shade ideas to moving struggling plants before they scorch, these are the things people…

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