• Check plants at least twice a week to check for infestation of bugs like aphids and red spider mite
• Weed borders so plants aren’t competing for nutrients in the soil or water
• Deadhead flowers regularly to encourage more flowers and to extend their flowering season
• Remember to save bath and dish water for the garden
• Concentrate on watering newly planted trees and shrubs and window boxes and containers
• Feed plants that require it
• Remove the growing tip from greenhouse tomatoes to encourage fruit growth
• Start thinking about planting bulbs for Christmas displays
• Protect dahlias from earwigs
• Check if repairs to the greenhouse are needed before autumn sets in
• Water and feed house plants remembering to clean the foliage
• Cut sweet peas as soon as they flower to encourage more and to prevent seed pods forming
• Trim hedges at the end of the month which should hopefully be the last this year
• Harvest fruit and veg as necessary
• Make sure bird baths have fresh clean water daily
• Water levels in ponds may have evaporated so top up to ensure the fish don’t die
• Remember if you do have to garden while the sun is out protect yourself adequately – click here to read this months skin care article!
  

Deadhead flowers regularly to encourage more flowers and to extend their flowering season...