GARDENING TIPS FOR JULY AND AUGUST

• Plant out summer bedding and keep moist in dry weather
• Stake tall perennials to prevent wind damage to flower spikes
• Sweetpeas need training and tying to their support canes to encourage them to climb and create a beautiful display
• Liquid feed your pots and containers every 2-4 weeks
• Keep tubs, baskets and beds well-watered (use collected rain water wherever possible)
• Continue to protect lillies, delphiniums and other susceptible plants from slugs and snails
• If you want to grow your own spring bedding for next year, many flowers (including pansies) should be sown now in order to bloom next spring