Below we have revealed one ingenious hack and other tips on how to keep your plants well watered during the heatwave

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A heatwave is on its way and plants are going to be battling to survive. While those plants will be needing extra watering, what should you do if you can't keep up or you're away?

One of the biggest downsides of gardening is having to worry about your plants when you're not there. With the temperatures luring many of us away, those plants are at risk of being thirsty.

Unless you have a faithful neighbour who can keep them watered, you may come back to find your plants withered in the heat. A lot of plants are hardy and will withstand the stress, but others could potentially die in the heat.

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Below we have revealed one ingenious hack and other tips on how to solve this problem.

One of the best ways to keep your plants from dying in the heat is to get a plastic bottle full of water and place it down into the soil with the cap off. The end of the bottle needs to be buried a couple of inches into the soil.

As the soil dries out from your last watering, the fluid will slowly drip from the bottle into the soil. This makes sure the plant receives the moisture it needs to survive.

Even if you aren't going away for the weekend, then the hack can work. This is a neat trick to take out the effort of having to manually water plants with a watering can or hosepipe.

It is important to give the plant a good watering first. If you put the water bottle into dry soil then you will lose most of the water as the soil will absorb the water bottle contents.

A glass bottle will also do the trick. Depending on the size of the bottle, it can help keep your plants hydrated for up to five days. You can also try putting the bottle in with the cap but with holes drilled into it to keep the flow of water slower and more steady.

Another idea is to put plants in a bath of water to soak while you are gone for the week. This method works best for plants that require a lot of water like tropical plants and plants that don't require much sun since the bathroom usually has the least amount of light.

Put a towel down in the bath to make sure the pots don't scuff the bath. Make sure the plants have good drainage so the water can soak through the roots. This method can keep plants hydrated for up to a week.

This is the simplest but you shouldn't use this for plants that need special attention. Fill a saucer full of water and place the plant on top. It is best for succulents and can keep them hydrated for two to three days.

A simple solution to keep humidity for your plants. All you have to do is water your plants, place a clear plastic bag on top and then puncture it with holes so the plant can breathe.

Also, put in wooden stakes so that the plastic bag remains in place and doesn't drape over the plant. Make sure the plant isn't in direct sunlight as this can make it too hot.

It is best for houseplants and non-succulent plants. It can even last for up to eight months. The tiny greenhouse will capture water as it evaporates and water droplets will fall back into the plant.