Protect your Garden from Strong Winds and Rain

When the strong winter winds and heavy rain bear down on your garden, there are a few steps that you can take protect your plants from the elements.

1. Protect your potted plants Move your potted plants to the safety of a greenhouse or, if this is not an option, move them close to walls or fences to minimise the risk of wind damage. Corners are particularly advisable as this will protect your plants from the wind on two fronts. You can further protect any potted plants with a frost protection jacket, or by moving them to a wall mounted greenhouse which will minimise the impact of the wind.

2. Put away any potential projectiles If you have any ornaments in your garden, you may want to consider putting them away to avoid the wind lifting them up and carrying them away. You may also want to consider temporarily tying down or storing away any freestanding birdhouses.

3. Protect your bedded plants The wind can dry out the ground around your bedded plants, so make sure the plants are well hydrated before the storm hits. You can also protect any bedded plants further by firmly embedding a cloche around the plants. To prevent the cloche blowing away, you will ideally want to embed them around 2 inches in the ground.

If you have any tips or questions about facing the adverse weather,feel free to call us on 0845 602 3774 or email us at info@greenhousesensation.co.uk. Our Gardening Angels are always happy to help