Soil Secrets for Hot Weather Gardening | London News

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. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/975bcb259de7b061