Adapting to climate change and extreme weather conditions

EXTREME WEATHER MEANS EXTREME CHALLENGES FOR BRITISH GARDENERS - TESSELAAR INTERNATIONAL’S TOP TIPS FOR GLORIOUS GARDENS

Warmer temperatures, wetter winters, drier summers and fewer frosts and cold snaps. Climate changes are already turning British gardening into an extreme sport rather than a predictable stroll through the seasons.

While we may want to think of more exotic species in the garden, they won’t appreciate our soggy downpours and those fruits and flowers that need a cold spell to flower won’t enjoy warmer temperatures - just two of the British garden dilemmas.

No-one can predict the future with certainty, however spring already comes two-three weeks earlier than 30-50 years ago and autumn a week later*. Change is here to stay and the uncertainty is the speed it will happen. Most gardeners will enjoy rising to the challenge and indeed, ‘adapt or go to seed’ is the message from us here at Tesselaar.

Tesselaar International’s mission is to find plants which are unusual, have a long flowering period and are easy to grow anywhere and by anyone. It has brought new and exotic plants from around the world to the UK for nearly 20 years and its top tips and superb plant collection will help anyone to have a great garden now and in the future.

Adapt or go to seed Tesselaar International tips

Soil matters. Improve yours with organic matter for a texture and nutrients that most plants will thrive in and to maximise drainage.

The three M’s. Mulch, mulch and mulch. Everyone understands the need to save water. Mulching retains the moisture that’s there, keeps roots cool and controls weeds. Tesselaar’s striking Canna Tropicanna® loves moist soil and brings drama and colour to the garden.

Waste not want not. Get a water butt. Use water sparingly and effectively. Water plants at the roots, when it’s cool and not too windy. Find drought tolerant plants such as Tesselaar International’s Festival Grass for striking and glossy structure or the Bluestorm™ Agapanthus for a drought resistant, easy care, prolific bloomer.

Create gardens with ponds and water features to benefit wildlife. The Canna Tropicanna® will thrive in the moist pond margins or in the pond itself.

Plan for success. Choose easy grow and easy care plants that bring style and structure to the garden. Tesselaar International’s Bluestorm™ Agapanthus is exotic and dramatic and offers splendid summer colour.

All the Tesselaar International plants are designed for success. For plants that can live in a variety of conditions and thrive on minimal care and attention go to http://www.tesselaar.com

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