A prolonged heatwave is one of gardening's most stressful events. Soil dries out within hours. Plants wilt by mid-morning. The watering routine that was manageable in normal conditions becomes a daily obligation that takes more time and water than most people can realistically provide.
But the gardeners whose plants sail through hot weather without crisis aren't necessarily watering more. They've built their garden — soil, planting density, and surface management — to retain moisture efficiently. The result is plants that stay hydrated between waterings far longer than those in unprepared ground.
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