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Accept the challenge | Homes and Property

After one of the wettest summers ever, we need to weatherproof our plants and gardens from extreme conditions. Pattie Barron says the answer lies in the soil

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Accept the challenge | Homes and Property
Accept the challengeAfter one of the wettest summers ever, we need to weatherproof our plants and gardens from extreme conditions. Pattie Barron says the answer lies in the soil© GAP Photos/Elke BorkowskiWeatherproof the garden by getting the soil in the best shape possible and by aerating the lawn to prevent waterlogging

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© GAP Photos/Jerry HarpurPlants in a mixed border thrive when given their favourite spot

Where there’s muck

www.windrushwillow.comwww.wigglywigglers.co.uk© GAP Photos/Tim GaineyFeed border plants annually with an organic mulch

Right plant, right place

© GAP Photos/S&OGrow temperamental plants in pots