Fresh produce is plentiful in August, which is great for the enthusiastic cook, but increases the need for regular picking to ensure the plot doesn’t become cluttered. Summer pruning is also high on the list of priorities, so keep an eye on trellises, fans, vines and climbing vines. Perennials also need a little extra care in late summer, removing dead flowers to keep the plants going and ensure you have beautiful flowers as we head into autumn.
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Daffodil Bulbs to Plant: Daffodils are the most cheerful flowers of spring and early fall is the best time to plant them. Here are the top 10 daffodil bulbs to inspire your bulb orders.
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Plant more perennials: Dividing plants in the fall is the best way to revive clumps of early summer flowering perennials and create new plants.
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Storing and Preserving Seeds: These top seed storage tips will help you harvest and store seeds from your garden and keep them safe and dry before sowing.
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Sow Biennials: Sow biennials this summer and look forward to their beautiful blooms next spring and summer. Most are easy to grow and beautiful, so the wait is worth it.
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Growing Hyacinths for Christmas: Growing hyacinths for Christmas is a ritual for many gardeners. Plant some this fall for beautiful, fragrant, festive blooms.
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Create a Spring Display: Create a stunning spring display with our guide to finding the best flower bulbs for every garden situation and the best flowers.
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Harvesting Potatoes: Harvest potatoes after the plant flowers. The longer you wait, the larger the potatoes will be. Harvest potatoes before potato blight occurs.
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Sowing Winter Lettuce: The summer months of July and August are the best time to sow winter lettuce for greenhouses. Learn how to do it and the best varieties to sow.
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Planting Onions: The easiest way to grow onions in your garden is to plant onion bulbs. You can plant onions in the fall for a harvest in July.
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Summer Lawn Care: Once summer has arrived, lawn care can become more difficult, especially if there is prolonged dry weather.
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Dining Al fresco: Dining al fresco is one of the true joys of summer and we’ve rounded up all the essentials (and luxuries) you need for a fun al fresco dinner party.
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Spotting garden birds: From soaring swallows to fierce nightingales, the RSPB helps us identify which birds will be appearing in your garden now that the summer sun has arrived.
