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Wind damaged plant © The prevailing wind The direction from which the wind most often blows will influence your garden’s character, and what you can grow. As a general rule, northerlies and easterlies are cold, while westerlies are warmer but stronger. On a hot day, a gentle zephyr may be pleasant, but wind can also be a menace. Wind worries
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