Waterlogging in the garden can cause over-watering for plants, drowning them. The soil can become compacted, making drainage worse and these conditions are ideal for various fungal conditions to flourish.
For many off us the wet weather has kept us out of the garden – neglect causing problems with the soil, plants and lawns.
But don’t despair, even in wet weather there are things we can do in the garden to keep it looking great when the dry weather eventually comes. Here is a list of some of the things you can do to keep your garden in tip top nick in the wet:
- Dig up waterlogged potted plants, tidy them up, remove dead or dying roots and stems and repot them in fresh well-drained soil filled pots.
- Apply mulch to beds to protect against heavy rainfall.
- Incorporate plenty of organic matter into clay soils to improve drainage.
- Plant water-loving plants like willows, dogwoods, birch, and ash.
- Install water butts and rainwater kits to save and recycle rainwater.
- Wet weather will encourage pests such as slugs and snails so try to keep on top of these - but remember to use slug pellets responsibly.
As the spring gets on hopefully the current conditions should give way to some warmer, drier conditions. Fingers crossed!
