Gardening - jobs for the week ahead

We might be in for a bit of an Indian Summer so it's a good time to get out in the garden, and there's plenty to be getting on with:
By Dave Overend
Published 11th Sep 2020, 16:45 BST
It's a good idea to keep flowering plants well watered to ensure that next year’s buds develop well.It's a good idea to keep flowering plants well watered to ensure that next year’s buds develop well.
It's a good idea to keep flowering plants well watered to ensure that next year’s buds develop well.

Divide herbaceous perennials. This will keep plants healthy and vigorous year after year and multiply your stock.

If you want to stop debris accumulating in your pond, cover it with a net.

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Clean out cold frames and greenhouses ahead of autumn sowing and growing.

Begin to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils, crocus and hyacinths.

Continue to feed and deadhead hanging-basket and container plants.

Keep deadheading annuals and perennials to extend their performance.

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Keep camellias (pictured) and rhododendrons well watered to ensure that next year’s buds develop well.

If you have a glut of fruit and vegetables, try freezing, drying, pickling and storing some.

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