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Hyde Hall dry summer garden

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

What can gardeners do?

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Practical tips on the Do's and Don'ts of gardening in a changing climate.

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Tomorrow's Tastes

One result of a warmer climate is likely to be a more diverse selection of fruit and vegetables from which UK gardeners can select. Malcolm Withnall, who spent 30 years in commercial fruit and vegetable production, previews some of the candidates.

Read more about future tastes