Published: 2025-07-10 14:30:55 | Views: 7
Temperatures are once again rising in the UK, with some parts of the country expected to see peaks of 33C over the weekend. And in response to the climbing mercury, gardeners are being told not to make two common mistakes with their plants.
We all know how unbearable the heat can be for our own bodies, but it can be just as taxing on our flowers, causing them to wilt if we don't take extra care with them when the weather warms up.
But according to one gardening expert, there are actually a few hot weather rules that many gardeners follow even when they don't need to.
Michael Griffiths shared a video on TikTok in which he set out to debunk two hot-weather watering myths that some gardeners think are golden rules.
In fact, Michael claimed that following these two rules can actually do your plants more harm than good in some cases, as it can leave your garden feeling thirsty.
The first myth Michael tackled was the common misconception that watering your plants when they're in full sun can scorch the leaves and cause the plant to burn.
People believe this to be true because the theory is that when droplets of water land on the leaves, they create mini magnifying glasses that catch the sunlight. However, Michael insisted that plants survive just fine when the sun comes out after a brief rain shower, so they should have no problems handling a midday watering.
He said: "The reality is, plants survive quite happily in sun and showers and don't suffer from leaf scorch."
Next, Michael tackled the belief that you can only water your plants either in the morning or the evening. The gardener admitted that this method is more efficient for both your wallet and your plant, as this is the optimum time to give them water.
However, if the weather is exceptionally hot and your soil is dry, there's nothing wrong with giving your plants more water in the afternoon. This will stop them from wilting in the heat.
Michael said: "That's not the only time you can water. If your plants are thirsty in the midday sun, give them a water. Yes, you're going to use more water due to evaporation and transpiration, but you're certainly not going to harm them."
1. Water Wisely
2. Provide Shade
3. Reduce Stress
4. Monitor Soil and Plants