# Weathering the Elements: Building a Resilient Home Garden in Any Climate - Link: https://rd2.co.nz/weathering-the-elements-building-a-resilient-home-garden-in-any-climate/ - Published: 2023-10-11T22:33:26+00:00 - Author: RSF Admin If you are like us and you have poured your heart and soul into your home garden, we understand that it is not just a bunch of plants. It’s your happy place, your own slice of paradise.  But Mother Nature can be quite an unpredictable gardener herself! She loves surprising us with extreme weather that can make our gardening lives more interesting. Along with managing weather challenges, **garden disease control** is also essential to maintaining a healthy and thriving garden. Extreme weather events can wreak havoc in the garden, causing damage to plants and soil. These events take various forms, and their impact is felt in numerous ways, including excess flooding and extreme temperatures. It’s important to implement ** garden disease control** measures to protect your plants from the increased vulnerability brought on by such conditions. For growers in the Southern Hemisphere, this upcoming summer is expected to bring exceptionally hot and dry conditions following an incredibly wet autumn and winter. In this blog, we’ll make sure your garden not only survives but thrives, no matter what weather comes your way.  # How to Prepare. To overcome the unpredictable weather, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and begin preparing your garden to ensure its longevity and success. Fortunately, there are some fantastic products available that can lend a helping hand along your gardening journey.  However, given the large amount of information available online, it can be overwhelming when trying to determine which products are most suitable for your garden.  At Roots, Shoots & Fruits, we take pride in being BioGro certified. This certification ensures that our products are crafted with the finest quality ingredients, specifically tailored for gardeners seeking organic inputs to enhance your garden’s resilience. There’s truly nothing more superior for your garden!  ### Mobilizer  Containing high-quality Fulvic acid, Mobilizer is often referred to as nature’s plant electrolyte, which can be your garden’s secret weapon.  Mobilizer not only increases mineral uptake but also helps your plants overcome stress caused by extreme weather. Strengthening the roots and improving nutrient absorption it helps your plants thrive under challenging conditions.  Including **liquid humates** in your garden care routine can further enhance these benefits. Explore Mobilizer. * ![Mobilizer](https://rd2.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RSF-Pouches-May-2022- Mobilizer-300x300.jpg "Weathering the Elements: Building a Resilient Home Garden in Any Climate 1") * Mobilizer – Soil & Plant Electrolyte – Organic Garden Range * $31.48 * [Add to cart](https://rd2.co.nz/weathering-the-elements-building-a-resilient-home-garden-in-any-climate/?output_format=markdown&add-to-cart=5194) ### Humax  Quality Humic acid increases Water Holding Capacity, Cation Exchange Capacity and soil aeration, improving plant productivity and ensuring your garden stays hydrated when it matters most. Including **liquid humates** can significantly improve these outcomes. Learn more about Humax [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVMiGzCA6FJ57sRCqBLkESRovE9Hk1BP/view). * ![Humax - Liquid Humic Acid - Organic](https://rd2.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/ 11/Humax-Liquid-Image-143.2-KB-300x300.png "Weathering the Elements: Building a Resilient Home Garden in Any Climate 2") * Humax – Liquid Humic Acid – Organic * $230.21 * [Read more](https://rd2.co.nz/product/humax-liquid/) * ![Humax - Humic Acid Shale 80%, 100% Soluble - Organic](https://rd2.co.nz/wp- content/uploads/2017/11/Humax-Shale-Image-177.5-KB-300x300.png "Weathering the Elements: Building a Resilient Home Garden in Any Climate 3") * Humax – Humic Acid Shale 80%, 100% Soluble – Organic * $304.54 * [Add to cart](https://rd2.co.nz/weathering-the-elements-building-a-resilient-home-garden-in-any-climate/?output_format=markdown&add-to-cart=5170) ### Rootella  When it comes to combating drought stress and improving soil structure, **Rootella** is a game changer. By introducing Mycorrhizal fungi products into your soil, you establish a fine web of mycorrhizae that expands the plant’s root system. This expansion facilitates greater access to water and nutrients, bolstering resilience, especially in dry conditions perfect for garden disease control. This mycorrhizal web also helps hold the soil together, reducing erosion. ##### The Benefits of Rootella: * **Carbon Sequestration and Carbon Storage**: These beneficial fungi play a pivotal role in carbon sequestration, capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil. This process is crucial for creating stable carbon sinks that support **carbon zero** goals by reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. * **Enhancing Disease Resistance**: Mycorrhizal fungi enhance plants’ natural defenses, making them more resistant to diseases and reducing the need for chemical interventions. * **Soil Stabilization**: The mycorrhizal network helps to stabilize the soil structure, preventing erosion and maintaining soil health. * **Generating Glomalin**: Mycorrhizal fungi produce Glomalin, a critical component in carbon storage that strengthens soil aggregates and aids in long-term **carbon sequestration**. * **Environmental Products for Sustainable Growth**: Rootella, as part of our line of environmental products, supports sustainable agriculture by improving plant resilience and contributing to **carbon zero** initiatives. * **Environmental Products for Healthy Ecosystems**: These products not only enhance soil health and plant growth but also play a significant role in promoting a healthy and balanced ecosystem. 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Superzyme does wonders for your garden by introducing beneficial organisms, both fungi and bacteria, to improve soil structure, enhance nutrient availability, and boost microbial activity, in essence, growing more topsoil.  Including **liquid humates** in your soil management can amplify the benefits of Superzyme, ensuring your garden thrives even in adverse weather conditions. This is a good all-round product that can be utilised on all plants for both improving the health of your soil and plant vigour.  Shop Superzyme. * ![Superzyme RSF pouches](https://rd2.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RSF-Pouches- May-2022-Superzyme-300x300.jpg "Weathering the Elements: Building a Resilient Home Garden in Any Climate 5") * Superzyme-Beneficial Fungi & Bacteria-Organic Garden Range * $83.82 * Rated **4.33** out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings * [Add to cart](https://rd2.co.nz/weathering-the-elements-building-a-resilient-home-garden-in-any-climate/?output_format=markdown&add-to-cart=5190) [LEARN MORE ABOUT CARBON SEQUESTRATION HERE](https://rd2.co.nz/gardener/mycorrhizal-carbon/)