The effects of El Niño are predicted to deliver an even hotter summer next year, so it’s wise to make the shift towards drought-tolerant planting – and according to experts, climate-resilient trees can make a huge difference to how well your garden copes in hot weather.
There are plenty of drought-tolerant plants that’ll survive sweltering summers, but if you really want to bolster your garden’s defences, the Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) says 'trees are nature’s air conditioning’. That’s because they provide shade during heatwaves while improving soil structure and even helping to manage rainfall.
