Gardeners' Question Time Darley Dale: Flood Proof Plants, Hangry Heathers and Fast Climbers
Oct 3, 2025
Join horticultural experts Marcus Chilton-Jones, an RHS curator; Bunny Guinness, a garden designer; and Bethan Collerton, an alpine specialist, as they tackle pressing gardening questions. They discuss flood and drought-resistant trees, offering suggestions like liquidambar and Mediterranean oaks. Learn rejuvenation tips for gappy heathers and fast-growing climbers to cover walls. The trio also shares insights on creating perennial displays and demystifying gardening myths, making for a vibrant and informative discussion.
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Trees For Wet Winters And Dry Summers
- Try planting trees that tolerate both winter waterlogging and summer drought like Liquidambar and Taxodium distichum.
- Consider ancient survivors like Ginkgo biloba and drought-tolerant conifers for long-term resilience.
Use River Trees And Warm-Climate Oaks
- Try Taxodium distichum and river birch for damp edges and consider Mediterranean species like cork oak where climate allows.
- Use a mix of conifers and alternative species to preserve the listed landscape character while improving resilience.
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