Our top jobs for this month
- Turfing lawns.
- Regularly remove weeds from lawns and paths.
- Lift blanketweed out of ponds regularly with a garden rake to stop this form of algae from choking plants and spreading.
- Jet wash paths and driveways.
- Stain or repaint sheds and fences.
- Check shed roofs, refelt where needed.
- Remove thatch "moss" from lawns.
- Airate lawns.
Many types of insects are eating holes in the leaves of plants this month, giving plants a tattered appearance. Spray or pick off the grubs by hand. Check roses for signs of blackspot, aphids and leaf-rolling sawfly damage. Caterpillars, aphids and other fly pests can all be problematic at this time of year. Early infestations can be managed by hand removal, but approved insecticides are necessary for more serious attacks. Check for damage or cankers on deciduous trees.
Plants with winter interest
Choisya.
Euonymus.
Hamamelis.
Mohonia.
Nandina.
Sarcococca.
Skimmia.
Winter - window box plants
Carex - small grass.
Cyciamen.
Heathers.
Ivy.
Pansies.
Viola.
Summer - window box plants suitable for full sun
Nasturtium - attractive leaves, edible flowers.
Petunia "Marshallow"- this cultivar has good all weather performance and large flowers but there are many other upright and trailing varieties to choose from.
Helichrysum petiolare- its silver-grey foliage is a lovely foil to bright flowers.
Ivy - try one of the more delicate variegated types.
Pelargonium - survives even on windswept highrise balconies.
Herbs.
Trailing lobelia
Gerainium.
Fushcia.
Pansy "Viola"
Summer window box plants suitable for shade
Fushsia - excellent in hanging baskets and containers.
Busy Lizzies.
Ferns.
Cycalmen- a winter staple.
Skimmia - provides good all year round colour.
Garden care
Make sure the plants are kept well watered, use water retaining gel. Feed with a liquid fertiliser that is high in potash throughout the growing season. You may need to provide growing supports for the taller plants.
Scented plants for flower beds
Arbutus unedo - "Strawberry Tree".
Ceanothus.
Choisya ternata.
Daphne odora.
Laurus nobilis.
Lavandula.
Magnolia grandiflora.
Osmanthus.
Philadelphus.
Rosmarinus.
Sambucus.
Santolina.
Sarcococca.
Viburnum.
Garden care
Water retaining gel - "Gardman" or "Chempak"
Weed killer - "Roudup"
Slug and snail killer - "Bio slug and snail killer"
Recommended Garden Centres / nurseries
Savil Garden Plant Centre A good family day out.
Secretts A good selection of plants.
Wyevale East Nursery A great nursery in Kent.
Below trade only
Plants Limited A wholesale nursery which is possibly the best in Surrey. Very high quality plants with excellent customer service.
Rochfords A wholesale nursery in Hertfordshire. They always have a large amount of high quality stock in all year round.
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