Water plants in the morning and evening only

21st June 2018 Jenny Pallett Readers' Tips 0

A watering can

‘For pots and herbaceous beds, it’s best to water first thing in the morning or last thing at night to avoid damaging plants,’ says Andrea from Allonby. When the sun shines on water it can act like a magnifying glass, burning the leaves below.
Andrea Rigg, Allonby

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