Weekly jobs
Raspberries and other summer fruiting berries that have fruited can be cut out and new shoots tied in for next year.
Are lawn chafers or leatherjackets a problem? Now’s a good time to treat the soil with nematodes. And look out for scarlet lily beetle – if you see them, remove by hand.
Dahlias and lilies may need staking as they achieve full height this month.
Make sure azaleas and camellias don’t dry out as they are forming buds for next spring.
Encourage another flush of flowering with a fortnightly dose of high potash solution such as tomato feed.
Bulb catalogues are out so it’s time to think about what you will be planting for the spring garden next year.
Early spring bulbs will provide interest and colour in your garden in some of the toughest gardening months.
Glasshouses need damping down in the hot weather and plants will get scorched if it’s very sunny, so remember to shade where appropriate.
Keep an eye out for pests such as red spider mite and order biological controls where necessary.