Encouraging Late Blooms and Maintaining Roses Obtain a late show of roses from strong new shoots by pruning flowered stems back to
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Mowing and Trimming Continue mowing regularly but not too tightly. Keep the edges neat around beds and borders. Mow lawns during any
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Watering and Feeding Continue watering and feeding greenhouse plants, especially those in flower or likely to flower in autumn or winter. Be
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Pruning and Planting Prune raspberry and tayberry canes that have finished fruiting and tie new canes into position. Finish summer pruning of
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Weeding and Watering Stay on top of weeding in flower beds and borders, preventing weeds from going to seed. Continue feeding and
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Pruning and Maintenance Prune early flowering shrub roses and ramblers that have finished flowering by removing some of the shoots that flowered.
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Mowing and Adjusting Blade Height Keep up regular mowing, as growth has been good. In dry weather, raise the blades one notch
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Watering and Feeding Water and feed greenhouse plants regularly to maintain strong growth. Be sure to water plants in pots or grow-bags
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Sowing and Planting Repeat sow salad vegetables that mature quickly. Sow spring cabbage, especially in the northern half of the country. Plant
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Watering and Feeding Water containers and baskets frequently, even daily if the weather is hot and dry. Feed plants in pots and
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Watering and Drought Management Check all young trees, shrubs, and roses for signs of drought, even in damp weather. Water young trees
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Mowing and Trimming Reduce mowing as the rush of early summer growth peaks. Keep lawn edges trimmed for a neat line to
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