Gardening advice

A changing climate could have consequences for all gardeners. We have gathered together all the information we currently have on all topics that relate to the possibilities of what may happen in a changing climate - from gardening in drought situations to dealing with waterlogging and flooding, saving and using water plus how certain groups of plants will cope with changing conditions.
And always be wary that combinations of conditions can always make things even worse - freezing conditions and waterlogging are big plant killers for instance.
Dealing with drought
Help and advice for gardeners dealing with dry condittions, including drought-resisting plants and making the most of water resources.
How to deal with drought conditions
Water - the way ahead
Warmer, wetter winters and unseasonal downpours are possible in a changing climate, leading to flooding and waterlogging.
Find out about water in the changing climate
Coping with the cold
How cold and freezing conditions can affect plant growth.
Find out how conditions can affect plant growth
Pest problems
The changing climate has already increased the number of new pests that can strike our garden plants. Are others on the way?
Find out about new pests
Diseases
The changing climate will affect plant diseases already present, as well as those yet to arrive.
Find out how the changing climate will affect plant diseases
Plants & Gardens
A changing climate will present gardeners with challenges and opportunities. Some plant species will thrive in the changing conditions and others will be more difficult to grow.
Find out more about which plants will survive and which ones will struggle