Preparing your garden for the storm now will help you minimise damage (Image: Getty Images)
Storm Darragh is set to hit the UK and if you’re hoping your won’t be ravaged by the storm, these tips will help you prepare.
Richard King, Director at has shared tips on what you can do to minimise damage.
This is the fourth storm of the season with unsettled set to continue, so there’s no time like the present to make sure your garden won’t get ruined in the wintery weather.
Protect your plants
You may have spent the past few months growing beautiful plants and flowers, so the last thing you want is for the storms to ruin all your hard work.
Persistent wind causes the stems of plants and flowers to snap off, blow away or knock over.
In addition, this harsh weather causes plants to quickly dry out which can result in them dying.
To protect them, windbreaks are an effective way to reduce the amount of wind reaching your plants.
You can use to protect your plants whilst also providing privacy and security for your house.
Conditions are expected to be windy, with rain and even snow in some parts of the country (Image: Getty Images)
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Protect outdoor furniture
Mr King said: “As a whole, the best way to protect your furniture is by packing it away in a shed or garage to avoid causing damage to the items itself, but also your property.
“Light furniture items such as chairs have the potential to smash windows if left alone in windy conditions.
“One of the simplest ways to stop your furniture from blowing away is to tie them together. on top of each other and secure them with rope to make them heavier and as such, less likely to fly all over the place and break.”
Secure fences
If you notice any fences to be rotting, broken or leaning, then these are signs that your fences need to be replaced or fixed.
Failure to secure your can pose a safety risk and could also lead to further damage.
A broken fence will be less stable and more likely to fall over if the high winds start, which could injure anyone who stands near it – as well as posing a potential lawsuit or hefty fine as you’re liable for any incidents occurring from your property.
The storm will be the fourth one of the season (Image: Getty Images)
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Check your drainage system
Strong winds often come with large amounts of rainfall. If your drains aren’t properly functioning, this can increase the chances of flooding and waterlogged plants.
Mr King said: “A good drainage system will allow water to freely flow through. However, it’s common for dirt, debris, mud and leaves to build up and slow down the flow of water.
“To eliminate the chance of it’s essential to keep up to date with regular maintenance and repair jobs, along with installing drain covers to prevent small items from clogging the drains.
“If you do notice that water isn’t going down properly, pour boiling water down the drain to further help blockages.”
Ensure your trees are protected
Wind can lead to branches breaking off and even smashing into houses. Not only can this be expensive to fix, it can also be dangerous.
It’s worth inspecting your and seeing if there are splits in the wood or if any branches are dead.
To keep your trees protected, regularly water them to prevent leaves from drying out, especially on windy days.