Gardening in a changing climate
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.
Waterlogging worries
Warmer, wetter winters and unseasonal downpours are possible in a changing climate, leading to flooding and waterlogging.
Coping with the cold
How cold and freezing conditions can affect plant growth.
Pest problems
The changing climate has already increased the number of new pests and diseases that can strike our garden plants. Are others on the way?
Planting opportunities and challenges
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
Garden management challenges and opportunities
What can gardeners do? Dos and don'ts
Changing plant selection and gardening techniques
RHS New Gardening
RHS New Gardening - how to garden in a changing climate is by Matthew Wilson and published by Mitchell Beazley. New Gardening reflects and imparts the practical experience Matthew has collected over the years as a gardener and Curator of two RHS gardens.