As we settle into summer, gardeners are being given a list of the most important jobs to do in August.
Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “August tends to be the hottest month of the year, although we can never predict what the British weather is going to do, it's important to be prepared to give your plants some really good hydration.
“A lot of people also go on holiday in August and if you are planning on going away then it’s a good idea to give your plants a good water before you go and ask a trusted friend or neighbour to oversee everything while you’re away. “This is also when you want to harvest your vegetables like sweetcorn and courgettes. Just be sure you store them correctly and make use of them whilst they’re fresh.”Keep on top of pruning once summer-flowering shrubs have fully blossomed, ensuring plants are kept under control. Fruit trees, such as apples and pears, should be pruned once they are trained, and remain in the sunlight for further ripening.
such as wisteria should be pruned regularly to keep under control, and lavender should be pruned for it to remain compact and bushy.August means that vegetables, such as courgettes and sweetcorn, can now be harvested. Lift up potatoes to make summer salads; remembering to store them in a hessian bag to allow darkness and ventilation. Runner beans can be regularly harvested to allow new pods to grow and prevent the beans from becoming stringy.
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