AUGUST

• Feed Camellias & Rhododendrons with Miracle Grow Ericaceous.
• Apply vine-weevil control to plants in containers outside, & around plants at risk in the garden
• Weed the border regularly.
• Thin out surplus oxygenating water weeds.
• Plant autumn flowering bulbs.
• Prune Pyracantha
• Take cuttings from herbs.
• Watch out for Powdery mildew on roses & honeysuckle.
• Plant specially prepared bulbs, such as hyacinths for forcing, if you want them to flower in time for Christmas.