Roses can be deadheaded to prolong the display; by cutting back
to an outward facing leaf encouraging new shoots a second display
in the autumn can be achieved. Rose fertiliser that is high in
potash well watered in around the bush will give a boost for any
new shoots. Don’t forget that if you have planted Roses
for autumn hips deadheading is not for you.
Remember to stake your Dahlias if you didn’t do so at
the time of planting, staking now will save disappointment in
the autumn when those strong winds blow. If you planted new plants
this year make sure you have removed the terminal bud to encourage
side shoots, you may well have to start disbudding this month
if you require larger blooms. See recipe for success. For instant
colour we have available a good selection of large pots of Dahlias
all ready to fill that gap in the border.
If you haven’t completed your bedding scheme this year;
we have a selection of nursery fresh bedding plants in trays available
also larger pot grown plants that are ideal for an instant impact.
Trim hedges this month, the birds should have finished nesting.
Conifers need to be kept under control by regular annual clipping
its then possible to create a thick hedge of the right height
and width. Leylandii may require a second trim in October to control
this fast growing variety.
Early potatoes should be ready to harvest this month, its best
to dig just one root and if after inspection the tubers are too
small leave them for a week or two, be sure to keep them well
watered to assist the tubers to swell.
Watering is crucial for a successful crop of indoor Tomatoes;
never let the plants get dry to prevent the development of blossom
end rot that appears as a sunken brown patch on the fruit. Feed
with Tomorite at every other watering for a bumper crop.
Support the branches of heavily laden plum trees; these can
break very easily with the weight of the fruit as it ripens. A
stake with a “v” shaped notch in the end can serve
as a prop under the most vulnerable branches.
