August

Top Tip:
Our top tip for August is to take your cuttings for lavender bushes at the moment.
Lawns - When the weather is particularly hot you'll do yourself a big favour by keeping your grass long, the head grounds man at Leeds Castle is sure long grass is why the grass at Leeds is splendid all the year round.

Shrubs
August is the best time to trim many of your shrubs if you want a nice compact bush shapes (lavender included).

Flowers
Most of your flowers should be in full production, make sure any heavy headed or tall flowers (sunflowers for example) are all fully supported. Dead-heading will ensure more high quality blooms.

Vegetables
Help your plants out, crop early to ensure the best possible continuous growth throughout the season

Patio
If you are away for any length of time make sure your tubs and pots are looked after, there is no substitute for regular watering so if you are able get a friend or relative to call round. If you can't someone to water for you make move as much as possible into the shade and water as much as you dare before you go away.