Summer is coming to an end and gardeners (like me) are getting a little lazy about watering their beloved plants.

If you're not watering, you can tell yourself you're doing something good for the environment because drought conditions are slowly emerging. It's been a very dry finish to summer. Some plants may need a drink to get them through the next few weeks, while others are going to be OK.

Here's what you need to know to keep your plants alive with minimal water.

September is our most comfortable month of the year, but the lower humidity levels will dry plants out faster than our muggy July days.