BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine

Dos and don’ts

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✔DO use a plant food that is recommende­d for the type of crop that you are growing.

✔DO check plants daily for watering

needs in hot summer spells.

✔DO water first thing in the morning or last thing at night to reduce water evaporatio­n.

✔DO feed plants in containers with liquid plant food and place a saucer underneath the pot to catch the excess so the roots can take it up.

DON’T feed plants more than the guidelines suggested on the manufactur­er’s instructio­ns

DON’T water directly onto plant leaves in sunny conditions because you can scorch leaves

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