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Gardening under a changing climate will present a host of challenges and opportunities for amateur and professional gardeners.
A longer growing season and higher temperatures could make it viable for growers to cultivate a wider range of species. Fewer frosts could also mean more reliable crops of plums and cherries, but plants that need a period of cold weather to initiate flowering, like some bulbs and fruit trees, might struggle.
With rainfall expected to fall increasingly during winter, and summers likely to become drier, gardeners may need to plan to store winter rainfall and irrigate in summer. Drought-tolerant planting might also be necessary in south-facing or free-draining areas.
Heritage gardens may face particular difficulties in preserving a traditional display of plants as climatic conditions change.
Gardeners will need to adapt their planting and garden management practices to ensure survival of their gardens in the changing conditions.
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