Beat the Heat: 5 Smart Ways to Save Your Kitchen Garden in Scorching Summers

• Hyderabad gardeners face challenges saving kitchen gardens amid scorching heat and rising temperatures.
• Experts recommend 5 smart methods to mitigate effects of Telangana's dry heat and Deccan's rocky soil.
• Mulching prevents soil moisture evaporation, keeping roots cool and reducing watering frequency.
• Smart watering involves drip irrigation, watering early morning or after sunset, and directing water to roots.
• Green nets filter intense sunlight, grouping plants creates a micro-climate, and selecting heat-tolerant vegetables like bottle gourd and mint ensures yield.