August gardening

Things to do in the garden this month

This month's garden tips


This month's garden tips


Be creative with topiary
 Simple box spheres, cones or obelisks will add symmetry, form and style to a garden – and a sense of fun if topped with an animal or bird shape. Box thrives if planted straight into the ground; water well and trim into shape every June. Containers of box need monthly feeding and lots of water in summer.


Preparing for bulbs
 Get your garden ready for spring-flowering bulbs; crocus, narcissi, muscari and alliums can be planted in September, but leave tulips until early November. Plant at twice the depth of the bulb and create a sweeping effect with large numbers of the same variety.

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