We're now properly into the summer season, although the weather would have us believe otherwise, and with all this rain and warmth, it means only one thing in your garden - growth! Despite the deluge there are a number of things you can do in your garden to keep it looking good.
When the weather permits carry out a few essential garden maintenance tasks such as weeding and mowing, and protect flowers from aphids and other garden pests.
Make sure nets over strawberries and raspberries are proof against the birds. Peg down a few runners if you want some extra plants. Otherwise remove them.
Plant out pot-grown tomatoes, courgettes, pumpkins and sweet corn.
Keep hoeing between rows of vegetables while the weeds are still just seedlings. Choose a dry windy day for best results. A few pieces of paving slab placed between the rows now will make hoeing and picking a cleaner and easier operation all season.
When you're stuck indoors why not plan a summer project, you'll find plenty of ideas in Green Fingers Garden Workshops
When the weather permits carry out a few essential garden maintenance tasks such as weeding and mowing, and protect flowers from aphids and other garden pests.
Make sure nets over strawberries and raspberries are proof against the birds. Peg down a few runners if you want some extra plants. Otherwise remove them.
Plant out pot-grown tomatoes, courgettes, pumpkins and sweet corn.
Keep hoeing between rows of vegetables while the weeds are still just seedlings. Choose a dry windy day for best results. A few pieces of paving slab placed between the rows now will make hoeing and picking a cleaner and easier operation all season.
When you're stuck indoors why not plan a summer project, you'll find plenty of ideas in Green Fingers Garden Workshops
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