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As mentioned above, dense cold air has a habit of running downhill, and if you live at the bottom of a hill, the accumulation of this chilly air can create intensely frosty conditions. This is particularly true in valleys and ditches, where frosts often arrive earlier and end later, making winters not only colder but also in effect making them last longer. This means that many of the more tender plants can find it difficult to survive in these areas. Rest assured that British native species – perfectly adapted to freezing cold winters – will grow away as if nothing ever happened.

Every cloud has a silver lining, however. Lowland frost pockets are often sheltered from the full effects of strong drying winds and are also less likely to suffer in times of drought – water, like cold air, flows downhill. This makes them a great place to grow hardy, moisture-loving species like marshmallow, willow, cranberries, angelica, meadowsweet, watermint and comfrey (great for making organic fertilizer).