Watering in the heat: why it’s dangerous for plants and how to avoid mistakes in 2026

Gardener watering plants from a watering can on a hot day — illustration for article on the 10 AM rule and risks of midday watering

The image shows a smiling gardener in a straw hat and green apron watering plants with a green watering can against a sunny garden backdrop. It visually reinforces the importance of timing irrigation during summer heat and serves as an illustrative example for the article on the '10 AM rule'.

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