19 shrewd ways to protect your garden in bad weather

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We all know what it means now it's September. Autumn and winter will soon be upon us and all that hard work you put into your garden for the summer needs to be maintained and protected.

Don't fret though, as we have taken some top gardening tips from landscapers and gardeners to compile this weatherproof article just for you. Take a look and see what you can do to keep your outdoor space in tip top condition, even through a UK winter!

1. When frost starts to appear, use natural mulch to insulate your beds

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2. Delicate blooms can be protected with all those plastic bags that you have kicking around your home

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3. Beds can be given overnight protection with blankets

4. If you're feeling crafty, you can whip up a canvas frost shade for your precious plants

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5. As odd as it may sound, your sprinklers will protect against frost as heat is generated when cold vapour hits fresh water

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6. In high winds, garden stakes will keep tall plants in place

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7. Temporary windbreaks will protect your flowers when the wind gets up

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8. Wrap burlap around delicate flowers to keep them protected. This also looks great!

9. The ultimate in natural wind protection, trees will offer shelter to everything in your garden

10. Prune your trees to prevent winds snapping stray branches

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11. Plant tall trees to the south of smaller blooms to offer them shade in hot weather

12. Choose your fruit and veg well, according to the temperatures you normally experience

13. Paint sapling tree trunks with white latex paint to keep them cool as they develop

14. Build multi-level beds to offer integral shade to lower levels

15. Use organic mulch to keep plants cool and protected, as anything containing plastic will cause overheating

16. Try Xeriscaping by choosing plants that are adapted to natural ecology of your area

17. In times of drought, water slowly and with depth, rather than just sprinkling regularly

18. Don't over-water your lawn in a drought as it will take care of itself

19. Reuse old water from your kitchen for potted plants, as they will love the phosphates found in detergent

For more garden inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: 14 Uncommon Ways To Welcome Colour Into Your Garden.

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