Potted plants need frequent watering in the summer heat. Find out how often to water container plants during a heat wave and other tips for keeping your potted plants healthy.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Linda Raymond / Getty Images It's important to make sure your garden is watered well, especially when temperatures soar.

Like plants in the garden, your container plants can struggle in the heat. Both may need extra water on hot days, but potted plants dry out even faster than plants in the ground. It's not just one ...

I bought a houseplant recently, and information on its care I found on the internet mentioned being “careful not to overwater.” Now, I’m afraid to add very much water when I water it. Help! — Nancy ...

If your potted plants never seem to thrive despite regular care, the problem may not be your fertiliser, lack of sun or pruning. Gardening experts have warned that one common watering mistake is ...