Quick answer: This update matters now because conditions and advice are shifting quickly, so small weekly adjustments can protect growth and save money.
What changed this week
We are tracking this development from London Evening Standard: Tips for watering plants during a heatwave - London Evening Standard.
What to do in your garden now
- Check the next seven days of local weather and adjust watering and fleece use before extremes arrive.
- Prioritise high-value crops first: tomatoes, peppers, salads, and newly planted seedlings.
- Keep notes in a simple log so next week's decisions are based on what actually happened in your beds.
Bryn frugal move
Reuse clear milk bottles as mini cloches and cut cardboard as temporary mulch around thirsty roots.
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