Drying winds will quickly desiccate the compost and hot weather can scorch plants that have no shade
. Move exposed baskets to a more sheltered position. Make sure they are thoroughly watered. Bring them down off their brackets in the evening. Stand them on buckets and give them a really thorough soaking until the compost is saturated. Water pots, planters and baskets at dusk, and make sure that the compost is thoroughly soaked. If the weather is intense, consider moving the planters into the shade so that the plants do not suffer. Group planters, pots and baskets together to make it easier to water them, especially when you have to use a watering can during a hose pipe ban.