Some jobs for the weekend… Many summer-flowering plants that have finished flowering can be cut back now and may produce further flushes of flowers. Feed After pruning give the plants a quick pick-me-up by watering on a high potash liquid feed such as Tomato fertiliser. Deadhead As well as doing a spot of deadheading, remember…
Things to be getting on with the garden this week… August is the best time to take cuttings from half-hardy bedding plants such as fuchsias, pelargoniums, marguerites and trailing petunias. Propagation Once done, cover the pots with a polythene bag or with a propagator lid and place somewhere warm and sheltered but out of strong,…
How to have stunning summer baskets and pots Once you’ve purchased or planted up your baskets and patio pots follow our simple hints and tips to keep them looking good all summer long. Watering is key. Unless it pours down for days on end, keep your baskets and tubs well watered at all times, ideally…