An obvious one, but often the best solution is to get a neighbour, friends and family to pop over to water the plants, ...

An expert has warned that the current hot and sunny conditions could cause tomatoes to suffer from sunscald, but there's an ...

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Sunlight is not just light. It’s a spectrum. If you’ve ever seen a rainbow or passed sunlight through a prism, you’ve seen ...

A shade cloth, also called shade fabric, is used to protect plants from extreme heat. It filters out excess sunlight without blocking the light plants need to grow. (Sonoma County Master Gardeners) ...

Discover three proven ways to keep your garden thriving during extreme heat—including smart mulch choices, DIY shade tricks, ...

Use shade cloth, old sheets, or garden umbrellas to protect sensitive plants from the harsh midday sun. Move potted plants to ...

Learn how to protect your garden, pets and yourself from Southeast Texas heat with tips on hydration, shade cloths and heat safety.

Hot weather is ideal for growing tomatoes but it can hurt them too. But fear not because you can protect them using something ...