Growing Conditions · England
Redcar and Cleveland Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Redcar and Cleveland — across 5 postcode districts.
Soil
A workable loam-to-clay that drains slowly, so water can pond after heavy rain and roots sit cold in winter. Most shrubs and perennials do well once established; add grit and compost for vegetables, and choose damp-tolerant plants for low spots. Landscaping projects should plan for falls, French drains or soakaways so paving and lawns shed water.
Winter hardiness
A mild area rated RHS H3 — winters usually bottom out around -4°C. Most hardy plants are safe, and you can grow half-hardy exotics that fail further north, but the occasional hard frost means tender plants still want a sheltered wall or winter fleece.
Rain & growing season
Moderate rainfall (846mm a year) — enough for most gardens without heavy irrigation, though pots and new plantings need watering in summer. A typical UK growing season (~340 frost-free days), with the last frosts clearing through spring and first frosts returning in autumn.
Planting Calendar for Redcar and Cleveland
Timings are guided by this area's ~340 frost-free days and RHS H3 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS10 | loamy-clay with impeded drainage | RHS H3 | 846mm |
| TS11 | loamy-clay with impeded drainage | RHS H3 | 846mm |
| TS12 | loamy-clay with impeded drainage | RHS H3 | 846mm |
| TS14 | free-draining acid loam — the classic 'good garden soil' | RHS H3 | 846mm |
| TS6 | — | RHS H3 | 846mm |
Planning work in Redcar and Cleveland?
Browse Companies House-registered landscaping businesses in the area.
