Gardening jobs for the week ahead

The weather doesn't seem to know what it's doing at the moment, though next week looks set fair. So make hay while the sun shines if you can:
Now is a good time to clip evergreen hedges such as box.Now is a good time to clip evergreen hedges such as box.
Now is a good time to clip evergreen hedges such as box.

Keep an eye out for white powdery mildew on plants. If possible, remove the affected parts and spray with a fungicide.

Look for aphids on the underside of leaves – rub them off by hand or spray with an insecticide to prevent them multiplying.

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Keep an eye out for scarlet lily beetles – remove and crush any you see. Also check for the sticky brown larvae on the underside of leaves.

Clip evergreen hedges such as privet, box (pictured) and yew while they’re in active growth.

Check plants in your greenhouse daily and water them if the soil is dry.

Turn the compost in your bins every month.

Start to pick sweet peas as soon as they flower to encourage more blooms.

Dead-head your roses if they’re repeat-flowering types.

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