Your monthly garden care guide
Ten plants, twelve months, nothing forgotten.
Every job your garden needs, in the month it needs doing — pruning, feeding, deadheading, mulching and frost cover. Tick things off as you go and get a reminder when a new month starts.
August checklist
0 of 5 jobs done0%
Inspect
Iceberg Climbing RosesInspect
4 Rose TreesInspect
Other RosesTrim / shape
Boxwood (Buxus) · Best time
The whole year at a glance
Pick a month, then tap a job to tick it off.Tap any job to tick it off. This month is highlighted.
Iceberg Climbing RosesClimber
4 Rose TreesStandard rose- Other RosesShrub rose, unknown type
HydrangeasMopheadNothing to do this month.
LiliesOriental / AsiaticNothing to do this month.
Boxwood (Buxus)Evergreen
Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem'Evergreen- Magnolia 'Fairy Honey Velvet'Deciduous
Nothing to do this month.
Clematis 'Avalanche'Group 1, evergreenNothing to do this month.
Pyracantha BonsaiEvergreenNothing to do this month.
What the jobs mean
- InspectCheck for pests and disease
- FertiliseFeed the plant
- Prune / trimCut back or shape
- Trim / shapeKeep the outline tidy
- DeadheadRemove faded flowers
- MulchAdd mulch to protect roots
- Train / tieTie in or train new growth
- ProtectFrost protection if needed
- WaterWater well in dry spells
- Hold offLeave the plant alone
Six habits that keep a garden healthy
- Use clean, sharp tools.
- Water well in dry spells, especially in summer.
- Mulch in spring or autumn to protect roots and retain moisture.
- Feed as recommended — do not over-fertilise.
- Check plants regularly for pests or disease.
- Prune on dry days, not in wet or very cold weather.