Plant Summer-Flowering Bulbs
Summer-flowering bulbs should be planted now: Prepare the soil first, to ensure that drainage is sufficient.
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Feed Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs can now be fed with a fertiliser: sprinkle it over the root area before hoeing into the soil surface.
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Mulch with Organic Matter
Mulching with a deep layer of organic matter helps to suppress weed growth and conserve soil moisture during the summer.
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Plant New Deciduous Hedges
There is still time to plant new deciduous hedges: Good soil preparation beforehand will give your hedge the best start.
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Watch out for Diseases on Perennials
Look out for crown rot and brown rots on died down perennials, especially if you are on a clay or poorly-drained soil.
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Mulch to Prevent Winter Damage
Prevent winter damage in your garden: mulching reduces compaction and soil erosion that can commonly follow heavy rain.
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Cultivate the Soil by Double Digging
Double digging can be done now: it is a useful way of cultivating soil in situations where deep topsoil is required.
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