August in the Garden

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August is a busy and rewarding month in the garden. Key priorities include pruning winter growth, planting early spring crops, and dividing overcrowded perennials to ensure healthy, vigorous growth.

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🌿 Pruning and Tidying

• Cut back ornamental grasses to ground level as new shoots emerge.

• Prune late‑winter flowering shrubs and woody plants by approximately two‑thirds.

• Remove old winter debris and weeds before new growth begins.
   

🌱 Feeding and Soil Care

• Apply a generous layer of compost around the base of trees, shrubs, and flower beds.

• Feed spring‑flowering bulbs with a balanced fertilizer as they complete their bloom cycle.

• Refresh the lawn by clearing winter debris and preparing for early spring feeding.