Weekly jobs

Sow fast-maturing and late-flowering annuals directly into their flowering position.

Move overwintered hardy annuals to their final flowering position.

Water and feed plants in the greenhouse regularly.

Feed seedlings and young plants which are growing poorly or have pale, yellowing foliage.

Take leaf cuttings from plants with thick, fleshy leaves including African violets and sedum.

If you haven’t yet done so, cover calabrese and cauliflowers with fleece or fine mesh to keep the pests out.

Remove blanket weed from the pond to let oxygen in.

Sow tender crops under cover including climbing French and runner beans, courgettes and sweetcorn.

Remove the top couple of inches of compost in established permanent container plantings and refresh the pot with fresh compost.

Feed newly-planted hedges.