Luckily, there is one thing Monty Don recommends which can be a saviour for keeping bare ground soil moist. "Spread a layer between the plants, making sure you put it onto damp soil first, so water if necessary. And ironically, mulch can also help protect your garden from frost when the winter weather arrives. We'd recommend adding mulching to your list of August gardening jobs to help keep your plants temperature-regulated and hydrated, even during the driest weather. We'd also recommend using the simple pencil trick to prioritise which plants to water during the hosepipe ban and conserve your water supply.