What is the impact of climate change in UK gardens?
The impact of climate change on gardening is likely to have far-reaching effects on the average domestic garden. The heavy rain-falls, over the last few winters and periods of summer drought are already having an impact on what we plant and how we maintain our gardens. The chance to grow exotic-fruits and sub-tropical plants in the summer are difficult to keep healthy in the winter, where water-logging can cause problems to Mediterranean species. Warmer temperatures also bring new pest and disease problems for gardeners, changing climate is already creating ideal conditions for the spread of insects such as lily beetle and new vine weevil species. Fungal diseases thrive with the wet winter conditions. Phytophthora has already claimed some of the U.KS HISTORIC Yew Hedges. What you can do: – Plant for the future, use drought tolerant species or damp-loving plants suited to the conditions in your garden. – Plant wind-breaks to protect the garden from stormier weather. – Prepare soil to ma
