August is that wonderful turning point from summer into autumn, and it’s also the time to cut back plants like strawberries, add extra water when possible, and pay particular attention to trimming and lawn care to prepare it for winter. Jobs for August As August is usually the warmest month, keep an eye on watering, especially containers.Water rhododendrons and camellias to make sure they’re buds form properly for the following year.Continue deadheading summer bedding and…

July is the middle of the summer and now you are in the heart of it all, literally and figuratively. It is at this time that you can harvest the majority of your vegetables, cut back your perennials, and put the final touches on your lawn.  Jobs for July Feed your lawn to keep it in tip-top condition.Cut back any early flowering perennials that have finished flowering.Plant more runner beans outdoors.Pinch out tomato plants to…

June is the start of summer, officially now is when you start to tend to your fruit trees, deadhead certain plants and focus on making compost. At this point in the year, your garden should be full of flowers and vegetables, some ready for picking and others still growing. Your lawn should be well maintained and cut regularly. This also means that you have a lot of materials you can use to make your own…

May is the perfect time to continue all of those operations you started in April and to get a jump start on a few more plants. This is really a time to hunker down into the repetition of the main growing season and ensure your plants and garden are well prepared for the summer months. Towards the end of May is perfect for most areas of the UK for planting out summer bedding such as…

Now that April is upon you and spring is legitimately in the air, it’s time to focus on weed control, starting with your lawn and sowing seeds indoors. Jobs to do in April Scarify and aerate your lawn to remove moss, thatches and weeds.Start cutting the lawn again, start high and reduce gradually.Start weeding beds, borders as well as driveways and paths to control weeds early. Do this manually or with weedkillers.Sow tomatoes, cucumbers and…

March is when you can start your indoor seedlings for tomatoes. Outside you can begin to sow celery, peas, onions, spinach, parsley, lettuce, dill, cabbage, cauliflower and coriander. March right into the turning point from winter into spring by getting your vegetable garden ready. March is the month to prepare some of your seedlings indoors and to plant a few stronger vegetables outside. Jobs for March Protect young plants from slugs using various methods.Plant potatoes,…

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to start planting things like garlic, preparing your half-hardy annuals, and establishing a nest box if you want to attract birds to your garden. Of course, there’s plenty more to do in the month of February. Don’t let the cold weather stop you from cutting back your ornamental grasses. Top jobs to do in February Put up a nesting box to help local birds nest in spring.Plant garlic and…

Every month there are tasks to be completed in your garden. Just because it isn’t the height of the growing season doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can be doing. If you find yourself on a blustery new year’s day thinking about what steps to take for January, keep reading. What to do in January Buy seed potatoes and store them for chitting.Buy onion sets ready for planting.Feed fruit trees and bushes with Sulphate of…

September marks the official transition into autumn and with it, it is time to start dividing your perennials, planting autumn and winter bedding to take you into spring, and harvesting any crops you have left. Top jobs for September Harvest those last crops, including onions and store them in nets. Store fruits like apples if they store well.Plant bedding plants such as pansies, violas and cyclamen for autumn and winter colour.Continue deadheading and feeding summer plants…

Now is the time for Halloween and while you are thinking about the many ways you plan to decorate your pumpkins, it’s also time to add some extra care to your garden by planting up some pots for winter to provide instant colour now. Clearing any leaves and protecting any tender plants are also top jobs to get done. It’s also a great time to sow winter salad seeds, plant garlic cloves and onion sets.…