How do our gardeners rise to the challenge of hot and dry conditions? The team start early to water any newly-planted or particularly thirsty flowers to help them look their best, but we can keep this to a minimum. Mulching our beds with home-grown compost helps with water retention, and the deep roots of our old-fashioned roses help them survive through extreme conditions. Our lawns may be looking a little parched, but they will recover, and drought-resistant plants such as lavender continue to thrive. #Mottisfont #TestValley #Hampshire #NationalTrust #SouthEastNT