Growing Conditions · Scotland
Scottish Borders Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Scottish Borders — across 7 postcode districts.
Winter hardiness
Rated RHS H4 — the UK mainstream, with winter lows near -6°C. The vast majority of garden plants, perennials, shrubs and trees come through a normal winter unprotected; only genuinely tender exotics need a warm corner or cover.
Rain & growing season
A wet climate (1021mm a year): plants rarely go thirsty, but lean on good drainage, disease-resistant varieties and falls that shed water off paving and lawns. A typical UK growing season (~319 frost-free days), with the last frosts clearing through spring and first frosts returning in autumn.
Planting Calendar for Scottish Borders
Timings are guided by this area's ~319 frost-free days and RHS H4 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| EH43 | — | RHS H4 | 1202mm |
| EH44 | — | RHS H4 | 1202mm |
| EH45 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| TD1 | — | RHS H4 | 989mm |
| TD14 | — | RHS H3 | 884mm |
| TD7 | — | RHS H4 | 989mm |
| TD8 | — | RHS H4 | 989mm |
Planning work in Scottish Borders?
Browse Companies House-registered landscaping businesses in the area.
