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You are here: Home / Blog / How to make sure your summer garden doesn’t turn into the Sahara

How to make sure your summer garden doesn’t turn into the Sahara

13/07/2018 By wealdenbg

While the nation is revelling in the long, hot summer – well, so far anyway – Andy Jenner has some advice for those who want to enjoy their garden in all its glory. And not as a mini-Sahara!

Andy, the principal of Simply Gardens, says…

  • Don’t cut your lawn too short – it’s the easiest way to ensure it turns brown. Set your lawnmower blades higher.
  • But even in hot weather, you still need to mow the lawn, and perhaps give it a treat of summer lawn feed, available at garden centres.
  • If you want your lawn to look its best, water it once a week. But don’t go overboard – if you have a sprinkler, place a cup alongside, and when it contains a half inch of water, switch off.
  • Deadhead your flowers regularly, particularly those in pots. It encourages new growth.
  • Wisteria needs light pruning now. Cut back harder later in the season.
  • Keep your hedges trimmed.
  • In hot weather, ponds can become choked with weeds. Remove the weed by rolling it around a garden rake (just like spaghetti round a fork) and if you put running water through your pool, you will stop algae growth.
  • Similarly, remove lily leaves from your pond, otherwise they will rot and discolour the water.

If you would like a professional to care for your garden, contact Andy at Simply Gardens…

Tel: 07584 060447
Email simplygardensashford@btinternet.com
Website simplygardensashfordkent.co.uk

Photo credit @fierydragonling

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