Oh Rain, Beautiful Rain

Britain has recently had record levels of rainfall. In some places the rain fell for 40 days straight, and other regions saw more rainfall than they had for over a century. Without the rain we would have nothing, but as with every good thing you can have too much of it. Heavy rain can cause a drop in soil quality, and poor plant growth. 

If you're concerned about the rain here are a few ways you can protect your garden from episodes of heavy rain. Mulching can make your soil lighter and help to prevent or relieve drainage issues caused by rain. Walking on grass and in flower beds can also increase soil compaction so keep off the grass and out of the flower beds as much as you can and things will start to improve. Raised beds can make it easier to control the conditions of the soil your plants grow in too. 

When it comes to plants, more delicate plants you will definitely want to move  inside if it's really raining. With plants that don't need to be moved inside or cannot easily be moved inside it's still a good idea to stake them so they don't droop and break. 

If you haven't tired of reading about water take a look at our short guides to drainage in your garden, and watering plants correctly, Waterblogged, Erring When Watering Is Human, and The Rime of the Ancient Gardener.