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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) welcomes the lifting of the drought status in the South West, parts of Yorkshire and the Midlands by the Environmental Agency. “This is a great relief to gardeners,” says Guy Barter, RHS Chief Horticultural Advisor.
“Even gardeners in areas that still are under drought restrictions have some good news. The soil is now recharged and water butts should be full. But on the other hand the rains and heavy clouds have meant that it was difficult to plant things and growth has been held back. But if we get a normal summer we would hope that plants will catch up on this delayed growth and produce healthy crops or flowers.”
 

Clouds, Rain and Silver Linings

The recent rains have helped gardeners, but also have caused problems. The rain has meant that, despite the drought orders in some parts of the country, there is no need to water plants. Those with water butts should now also have enough water to help them through any dry summer. But beware, this spring’s variable weather has created challenges in other ways. Click here for advice.