{"id":387,"date":"2025-08-25T13:27:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T13:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/?p=387"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:30:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T13:30:17","slug":"gardenadvice-co-uk-gardening-calendar-final-week-of-august-audio-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/gardenadvice-co-uk-gardening-calendar-final-week-of-august-audio-available\/","title":{"rendered":"GardenAdvice.co.uk Gardening Calendar \u2013 Final Week of August ( Audio available )"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/08\/crocus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/08\/crocus.jpg 650w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/08\/crocus-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/08\/crocus-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/amazon-alexa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/08\/crocus-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As summer winds down, and climate change in the UK starts to become more extreme&nbsp; it\u2019s time to prepare your garden for the season ahead. Here are the key tasks to focus on this week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch for Pests on Viburnum tinus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate change is bringing new challenges: vine weevil and spider mites are now common outdoors. Check your <strong>Viburnum tinus<\/strong> for signs of damage and act early to save your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/vine-weevil-damage-identification-causes-and-control\/\">Identify and control vine weevil \u00bb<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/how-to-save-a-viburnum-tinus-affected-by-mites-and-pests\/\">Save Viburnum tinus from mites and pests \u00bb<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prepare for a Wildflower Meadow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Late August into autumn is the best time to sow and establish a wildflower meadow. Get the ground cleared and seed mixes ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/june-july-wildflower-meadow-review-managing-docks-nettles-and-seed-harvest\/\">How to create and manage a wildflower meadow \u00bb<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protect Lawns from Dog Damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot weather and dogs can leave your lawn patchy. Strengthen grass and repair dead spots with clover for better resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/using-clover-to-protect-and-repair-lawns-from-urine-damage\/\">Using clover to repair dog urine damage \u00bb<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plan to Grow More Fruit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With warmer summers, now\u2019s the time to plan for new fruit crops \u2013 from figs and grapes to peaches. Planting in autumn gives trees the best start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/growing-more-fruit-in-a-changing-climate\/\">Grow more fruit in a changing climate \u00bb<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plant Bulbs for Spring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get bulbs into the ground now for a burst of spring colour. Daffodils, tulips, crocus and alliums planted this week will reward you next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/our-favourite-bulbs-for-autumn-planting\/\">Best bulbs for autumn planting \u00bb<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add Autumn and Winter Colour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant late-flowering perennials and evergreen shrubs to keep your garden vibrant as the seasons shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/preparing-for-winter-colour-in-the-garden\/\">Ideas for winter colour \u00bb<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instant answers to your questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a question right now? 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