Pruning and Encouraging Late Flowers
- Prune flowered stems of roses back to a strong bud to encourage new shoots and late flowers.
- Apply rose fertilizer to speed up the process.
- Prune early flowering shrub roses and ramblers after they finish blooming by removing some of the shoots that flowered.
Bindweed Control and Young Trees Care
- Untangle bindweed stems from shrubs and spray with Roundup or a similar glyphosate-based spray.
- Ensure young trees do not lose leaves too late in the year by monitoring their growth.
- Check young trees and shrubs for water shortage, and water them if necessary.
Preparing for Autumn Planting
- Clear existing vegetation with glyphosate-based spray or old carpet if new areas are to be planted with trees in autumn.
- Make sure camellias and rhododendrons in pots do not dry out, as they set flower buds for the next spring during late summer.
Planting and Tree Maintenance
- Plant all kinds of trees, shrubs, and roses, especially bare-root or rootballed kinds, in good weather.
- Check that staked young trees and tall shrubs are properly tied to prevent damage from wind.
- Prune lower branches of garden trees to allow light to reach plants underneath.
Hedge Trimming and Autumn Preparations
- Trim evergreen hedges like cypress, thuya, holly, and laurel to keep them neat until May.
- Water young trees if they appear to be struggling, as they can still grow in the remaining months.
- Prepare for autumn and winter planting by clearing grass and weeds.
