Don’t forget...

TOP UP PONDS In warm summer sunshine, pond water will evaporate, so keep levels topped up. If you can, use rainwater; if not, let cold tap water stand for a few hours.

RAISE YOUR MOWER HEIGHT

Mowing too short can lead to scorched patches so raise mower height — no lower than 4cm (1½in).

ORDER SPRING BULBS

If you want the best selection of bulbs, get your orders in with specialist bulb suppliers now.

SOW BIENNIALS

You’ve just got time to sow sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, sweet rocket and foxgloves in the next week or so for flowers next spring and summer.

PINCH OUT CORDON TOMS

To concentrate the energy of cordon tomatoes into fruit production rather than growing taller or bushier, pinch out any sideshoots that form.