Hawthorn’s seasonal reminders. Bi-monthly gardening tips for the months of June and July
Looking good in the garden now
Perennial Cornflower
Primula Candelabra
Edelweis
Lysimachia
Purple Gladiolus
Lawns
Continue to mow every 7 – 10 days.
Weeds such as Dandelions and Daisies can be controlled with Weed & Feed product, or, to be more environmentally friendly, invest in a Dutch Hoe and remove manually.
Spade edge beds.
PLANTED BEDS AND POTS
Keep Plants watered and apply well balanced fertiliser every 4 – 6 weeks. Remember, potassium will encourage more flowers.
Early flowering shrubs should be pruned now.
Plant out summer bedding now into well prepared beds.
Control of weeds by mowing or by Dutch hoe.
Sow summer bedding now.
Stake tall growing perennials.
Remove suckers from trees.
GREEN HOUSE
Plant Basil seeds.
Ventilate glass house to prevent Botrytis and scorch.
As the temperature rises, watch for Green Fly. Green Fly can be controlled with a Nematode or an organic substitute.
