Gardening: What plants need watering most in summer?

As the mercury rises, we get tips on how to prioritise your watering regime, especially if you are short on time

Know what plants to prioritise in your summer watering regime. Pictures: Alamy/PA

As the heat of summer continues, many gardeners have become a slave to the watering can and hosepipe.

But will some plants take more drought than others? Will vegetables wither with little water, and what about our beloved borders and cherished containers?