August

August weather is often similar to that of July. However days are getting noticeably shorter..

By the end of the month there’s often a distinctly autumnal feeling in the air.  As August is the month when most people go away, try to arrange for a neighbour of friend to water your containers and greenhouse plants.  It’s a good idea to move containers out of full sun while you’re away.  Why not use your holiday to visit one or two gardens – you might get some good ideas for your own plot.

	Essential Jobs Checklist for August Arrange holiday care for your garden if you are going away Take cuttings of shrubby herbs and tender perennials Water all containers every day and feed regularly Trim hedges Treat vine weevil with biological control Pinch out tomato sideshoots Prune raspberries and gooseberries Mow the lawn before going on holiday		Around the Garden and Home Flower Garden - August Kitchen Garden - August Containers - August Under Cover - August Lawns - August Ponds and Water Features - August
	Last Chance to... Take cuttings of rock plants and shrubs