Stop making this watering mistake during the hot weather

In hot weather, it can be tempting to water your garden plants multiple times a day. They must be thirsty, right? However, garden experts want you to stop, and even say this does more harm than good.

If you’ve been wondering how often you should water your garden during hot weather , the answer is simple. For most plants, you only need to water them once a day – any more and you could risk making a big watering mistake .

Instead of watering your plants day and night (although you may need to make an exception for hanging baskets), garden experts say you should water deeply once, in the morning. Here’s why.