Strategies for making your garden resilient to storms
Prepare for the unpredictable UK weather with these tips to storm-proof your garden.
The tumultuous weather this year has seen heatwaves followed by storms, strong winds, hail, and rain. To protect your garden from the elements, here are five essential tips.
- Drainage Improvement: Improving your garden's drainage before a storm can help prevent waterlogging and overflowing drains. Adding drainage channels can help rain 'run off' from your garden or be redirected to less sensitive areas. Remove fallen leaves and other debris from drains and gutters before a storm to prevent them from getting blocked or overflowing.
- Soil Aeration and Composting: If your soil is waterlogged, aerate the soil and lay down compost to increase oxygen flow. Mulching your soil before a storm can help protect it from taking on too much moisture or flooding.
- Protecting Plants: For plants that grow up from the ground, simply cover them up to shield them from the rain and wind. Support or cover plants with windbreakers or plant supports to shield them from the elements. For bigger or groups of plants, install a trellis to protect them. For tall plants, add a wooden or metal support directly into the soil and tie the plant to it to prevent it from breaking or being blown over.
- Securing Large Items: Larger items like trampolines, sofas, and barbecues should be covered with a weatherproof tarp and tied down. Smaller items like ornaments, lights, and lawn mowers can be stored in a shed or garage to avoid being knocked over.
- Tree Trimming: Trimming trees and branches before a storm can help prevent damage to the house or injury to people. Focus on dead or overhanging parts of trees and branches during trimming.
Stay informed about the upcoming weather with MeteoNews, the organization that provides weather forecasts for the United Kingdom. According to the Met Office, yellow weather warnings will be in force this weekend, and there are rumors about potential snow.
By following these tips, you can help ensure your garden survives even the harshest of storms. Happy storm-proofing!
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