Summer downpours on top of dry ground can cause all sorts of problems.  More and more people are getting concerned about flooding in the garden and the damage it causes.

I used to live in a low lying area that was washed away every year. It wasn’t that the area was low lying it was because the storm drains were not sufficient to carry away the water fast enough. The result was the manhole covers used to pop off of the drains and the water (and sewage!) would come out like a very powerful fountai 

Here are a few other things you can do:

Move any items kept outside such as garden furniture to higher ground. Remember that floodwater could get into your garage so move any chemicals or fuel to ensure that they do not spill into the floodwater and cause damage.

Close off the flow valves on propane tanks, oil drums, or other fuel containers that supply your home through pipes and fittings.

Unplug any exterior electrical connections such as outdoor lighting, pond pumps and filters.
Turn off the water supply to the garden.

Tie in climbing plants.

Check tree ties are secure on any newly planted trees.

Anchor fruit cages and coldframes against storm damage or dismantle them if time permits.

Take valuable or sentimental items and store them indoors or move them to higher ground.

Empty petrol lawn mowers.

Lock gardening tools away.

If you would like some more information about how to cope with flooding then go to

www.flooding.ie or pop into the council offices and pick up a leaflet.

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