It is proving to be a misconception that England is a wet country. Over recent years the growing season has becoming increasingly challenging due to a lack of rainfall. Winter can see the opposite extreme however in the form of flooding. There are various things that can be done to help establish new plants and use the available water as efficiently as possible. As well as reducing the time involved and any anxiety of struggling plants, there is a need to reduce costs including water. There is also a need to manage expectations and ambitions. Whilst the traditional English Garden with its herbaceous borders can still be achieved it will need to be irrigated in a dry summer, along with other maintenance practices to conserve moister in the soil and reduce plant stress.
Whatton House Garden: Effective Watering
Whatton House Garden: Effective Watering
Whatton House Garden: Effective Watering
It is proving to be a misconception that England is a wet country. Over recent years the growing season has becoming increasingly challenging due to a lack of rainfall. Winter can see the opposite extreme however in the form of flooding. There are various things that can be done to help establish new plants and use the available water as efficiently as possible. As well as reducing the time involved and any anxiety of struggling plants, there is a need to reduce costs including water. There is also a need to manage expectations and ambitions. Whilst the traditional English Garden with its herbaceous borders can still be achieved it will need to be irrigated in a dry summer, along with other maintenance practices to conserve moister in the soil and reduce plant stress.