Why UK Gardeners Should Put Umbrellas Over Plants This Week

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Oh look – we’ve found ourselves in yet another scorching heatwave. In fact, conditions are so intense that parts of the UK will be affected by an amber heat health warning ’til Sunday, 12 July. 

It means keen gardeners will have to work harder to protect their plants from the heat.

If you’re looking for novel anti-scorching methods, some experts think a humble umbrella could help struggling greenery in a heatwave. 

Why should I put an umbrella over my plants? 

To prevent scorching, shrivelling, and even death, some plants need shade on especially sunny days, like those predicted in parts of the UK this weekend.

That includes potted plants and garden beds.

But while you can simply move small potted plants to a shadier spot if you want to (we’ve written before at HuffPost UK about Read Entire Article