Gardens are only just recovering from the snow and ice of the cold spell the UK experienced recently so an expert has issued an urgent six point action list to minimise damage during Storm Éowyn. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather alert ahead of the extreme winds expected with Storm Éowyn - the first named storm of 2025. Gusts could reach 100mph, which is near hurricane-force. Scotland and Northern Ireland have so far been the worst affected. Nearly 30 areas are on alert and most of the UK will feel the effects of the storm. The Met Office has issued a warning to those living in the red warning areas, urging: "Keep yourself and others safe; avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions. It is not safe to drive in these conditions.".
It continued: "Don't risk injury to others or damage to your property. If you can do so safely, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. Being outside in high winds makes you vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors if you can.".
For those who are in areas where it is safe to do so, there are steps you can take to try and minimise damage to your beloved garden or outside spaces, which are only just recovering from the cold snap. To ensure gardens are in the best position possible to withstand the storm, Samantha Richards, garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop is urging Brits to take immediate action in order to limit damage:.
"Given the ice and rain damage the UK has experienced in recent weeks, your garden will already be in a state of recovery," she said. "We’ve seen the recent rainfall not only flood roads but waterlog gardens which can significantly damage lawns by washing away valuable nutrients in the soil. Adding in extra layers of protection now will be vital to help ensure your garden is still intact for when the worst of the bad weather arrives.".
