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Soil Secrets for Hot Weather Gardening | London News
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When the heat hits, your garden’s survival hinges on soil—not surface watering. Gardening legend Monty Don reveals that rich, compost-packed soil acts like a sponge, storing moisture deep underground so roots can thrive. Shallow watering tricks roots into staying near the surface, making them heat-vulnerable; deep watering encourages resilience. Ferns are the exception—air moisture helps them—but soil remains king. With UK heatwaves becoming the new normal, timing matters too: water early morning or evening to avoid evaporation. Build healthy soil, and your plants will weather the storm—no matter how hot it gets.
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