- Plants in August – Monarda didyma, Lavatera ‘Barnsley’, Clematis ‘Madame Julia Crevon’ and Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’.
- Keep weeding borders but look out for self seeded plants.
- Plant Madonna lilies to bloom next year.
- Plant autumn crocuses and nerines.
- Sow tender annuals and perennials for a late display.
- Summer prune vigorous shrubs and climbers like wisteria and rambler roses.
- Take semi-ripe cuttings of box, hebe and santolina.
- Deadhead roses to stimulate more flowers unless they are noted for their hips.
- Prepare and sow or turf new lawns.
- Trim hedges before growth slow down.
- Sow Chinese vegetables for autumn and winter use.
- Make new strawberry beds and propagate from old plants.
- Summer prune trained fruit.
- Cut down spent raspberry canes.
Posted on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018
