Advice
Gardener's calendar
Our calendar provides up-to-date advice on things to do in the garden each month. The timing of some jobs may vary across the UK depending on the British weather; always be guided by local conditions.
August
Top 10 jobs
- Prune Wisteria
- Don’t delay summer pruning restricted fruits
- Deadhead flowering plants regularly
- Watering! Particularly containers, and new plants - preferably with grey recycled water or stored rainwater
- Collect seed from favourite plants
- Harvest sweetcorn and other vegetables as they become ready
- Continue cutting out old fruited canes on raspberries
- Lift and pot up rooted strawberry runners
- Keep ponds and water features topped up
- Feed the soil with green manures
What to do all year round
Seasonal advice
Detailed advice on seasonal topics
What to expect from the weather
Details of how this month's weather can affect gardeners
Glossary
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