| All gardeners are at the mercy of the local climate, but the last week has brought particularly challenging conditions to much of the country. We might not be able to magically warm the soil or make it rain, but we can all take advantage of our garden's microclimates - here's how:
Tropical Zone
Water features can be a very effective way of both heating and cooling the surrounding garden - but there's no reason they can't be beautiful as well!: Tropical Waterlilies Fact Sheet Subtropical Zone
Managing the hot sun is vital in the subtropics. Structure your garden so light and shade fall differently throughout the day so it dissipates the harsh sunlight. Here's a couple who achieved it brilliantly: Structure in the Garden Fact Sheet Temperate Zone
The cooling effects of lawns on surrounding areas are well known, here's how to keep your lawn performing at its cooling best: Winter Lawn Maintenance Fact Sheet Arid Zone
Using available water is obviously particularly important in arid gardens. Slowing water by contouring the soil is a great way to make the most of what you have, on either a large or small scale: Ron's Place Fact Sheet Cool Zone
Knowing where shade falls in your garden is one of the keys to selecting the right plants for each part of your plot: John's got some great advice here: The Perfect Fit Fact Sheet
And if you want some ideas of what to plant in the vegie patch, don't forget to visit The Vegie Guide or Download the App | 
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