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August is often the hottest month of the year, and your lawn is likely feeling the effects of the summer sun. With longer, drier days, it’s essential to keep your lawn hydrated, well-fed, and in top condition to maintain its lush green appearance. Whether you're sticking with your trusty ATCO mower or considering an upgrade, August is the perfect time to make sure your lawn is set for the remainder of summer and beyond.
August is a time to enjoy the fruits of your labour. While the garden may be at its peak, there are still important tasks to keep it looking its best.
It’s a good idea to turn compost heaps regularly to aerate the content and improve the breakdown of fibrous material.
August has arrived, it is high summer and yet again we feel blessed if we are fortunate enough to have a garden! Right now, plants are flowering in abundance and the vegetable plot is in full production of tasty, healthy produce. So, let’s have a look at what we need to do to keep our garden looking fantastic!
Hot weather will result in evaporation from garden ponds, so remember to ‘top up’ water levels. Remember too, to put out bird baths and a dish of water for hedgehogs.
As the school summer holidays are here, it could be a wonderful time to drag the kids away from their screens and enjoy the garden.
‘National Allotments Week’ gives us all the chance to celebrate what has been a mainstay in the UK for generations, from ‘Digging for Victory’ during the war, to the sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyles of today, our allotments have always been a place of joyful practical gardening.
‘National Afternoon Tea Week’ is celebrated in the UK from August 7th to August 13th and it is a chance to spoil ourselves with lashings of char and copious amounts of scones, cake and sandwiches … nothing wrong with that!
