Summer in the UK can see a variety of weather conditions, sunshine, showers, and even storms. The days are long, and over recent years, we have seen periods of drought across the country. Harsh or unpredictable weather can cause a few gardening headaches. One minute, your plants and crops are thriving in the summer sun, and the next, they’re wilting under the heat. We ask ourselves the same questions: Is it too much sun exposure? Am I over- or underwatering? Gardening during the summer can sometimes feel like a series of educated guesses, but it doesn’t have to be…
By using various weather instruments, you can turn your garden into a data-filled sanctuary. Whether you're growing in your allotment or tending to your garden, guidance from weather monitoring tools is always valuable.
Summer often brings sporadic rainfall. Short bursts may seem promising, but they don’t always penetrate the soil deep enough to promote healthy plant growth and seed germination. A rain gauge helps you measure exactly how much water your plants are receiving naturally. This is particularly important during periods of drought, flooding, and excessive rainfall.
You can use Rain Gauges to:
· Determine whether previous rainfall was enough to water your plants sufficiently.
· Avoid shallow watering that encourages weak roots.
· Track long-term rainfall patterns for seasonal planting adjustments.
· Promote water conservation, preventing the watering of plants ‘just in case.’
Our CM7015 Wireless Rain Gauge is perfect for summer gardening. Providing accurate and real-time rainfall data, as well as temperature and humidity readings, you can view this information indoors, so you won’t need to get caught out in a shower to retrieve your data. With custom alerts, historical rainfall tracking, and external sensors, you’ll have all the information you need to water effectively and create optimal growing conditions in the summer months.
Summer soil can warm rapidly throughout the day and cool quickly during the night. Maintaining optimal temperature is essential for the healthy growth of plants and crops. Soil temperature is the driving force for germination. If plants are living in an environment where the soil temperature is not within the optimal range or the soil texture is too dry or submerged in water, their growth could be unsuccessful. Typically, the optimum soil temperatures for healthy soil and moisture content sit within the low 20°C.
Soil thermometers make a great gardening companion, allowing you to:
· Check if your soil is warm enough for sowing your seeds.
· Monitor ideal conditions to plant your summer flowers and crops.
· Avoid root shock caused by plant stress by ensuring consistent soil temperature.
· Monitor the sun and shade soil temperatures simultaneously to help broaden your knowledge of what each area of your garden is receiving or being deprived of.
Our Sun and Shade Soil Thermometer Bundle features two CM3011 thermometers, allowing you to simultaneously measure soil temperature in both sunny and shaded areas. This helps you pinpoint the ideal planting times and locations in your garden or greenhouse.
Sun and Shade Soil Thermometer Bundle:
These thermometers monitor daily extremes, which is ideal during the height of summer, when it could be blistering hot in the middle of the day and take a cool turn after sunset. Min/Max Thermometers record the highest and lowest temperatures over 24 hours. This weather knowledge helps you understand whether your outdoor space is getting too hot or cold for certain plants and crops you may be growing.
These digital thermometers are particularly helpful in:
· Identifying the cause of stress to plants.
· Planning shade coverage or potential ventilation if growing inside a greenhouse.
· Receiving up-to-date local weather extremes data.
Our CM3086 Digital Min/Max Thermometer is a summer gardening essential. Providing real-time temperature tracking and recording of daily extremes.
CM3086 Digital Min/Max Thermometer:
The UK summers often consist of high temperatures and high humidity, especially after rainfall or inside greenhouses. High humidity can lead to fungal diseases like mildew and root rot, which in turn can hinder nutrient absorption and reduce plant growth. Typically, most plants thrive with relative humidity levels between 40% and 60%. A hygrometer allows you to keep a close eye on any changes to humidity levels so you can adjust your environment accordingly, whether that means ventilating your greenhouse or making smart watering decisions.
Hygrometers are useful for:
· Helping you avoid overwatering during humid conditions
· Ventilating the greenhouse to reduce the risk of diseases
· Helps make smart choices about where to plant your flowers and crops
Our CM4303 Hygrometer Dial is another perfect addition to your garden or greenhouse, with a clear analogue display of relative humidity levels (0-100% RH) in a weather-resistant casing. This hygrometer will accurately monitor humidity levels, whatever the weather! No wires or extra sensors needed.
For hardcore gardeners or those who just want a more complete environmental overview, Combined Weather Dials and Weather Stations provide multiple readings including temperature, humidity, rainfall, and barometric pressure, all from one device. These are especially handy in the summer when the weather can change quickly, and thunderstorms are more common.
You can use Combined Weather Dials and Weather Stations to:
· Predict weather shifts that could affect watering.
· Keep up to date on general growing conditions across your garden or allotment.
· Monitoring temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure at a glance, allowing gardeners and homeowners to make quicker and more proactive decisions about their gardens' needs.
Our CM4304 Combined Weather Dial is a stylish all-in-one analogue monitoring instrument. Monitoring temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure at a glance. Its weather-resistant case means you can monitor outdoor conditions and greenhouse conditions worry-free.
Our CM2016 Wireless Weather Station is the powerhouse behind a thriving summer garden. Combining outdoor sensors, monitoring temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind speed. Our Weather Station can also be used as a digital barometer, providing storm warning alerts. Weather Stations allow gardeners to anticipate extreme environmental changes, monitor weather patterns, and help optimise watering schedules. This Weather Station protects plants from impending heatwaves through advanced local weather knowledge, all from the comfort of your home.
CM2016 Wireless Weather Station:
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