Garden Report – Tasks for now
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Garden Report – Tasks for now
Feeding With Liquid Tomato Feed (High in Potash)
- Feeding every three weeksWe will send you a link to the feeder shortly. Plus feeding the weaker plants with Miricle gro fertiliser high nitrogen
Slug Control
Wildflower Meadow Planning
- Select the areas you wish to create the wildflower meadows.
- Decide on left and right area boundaries.
- Consider sunlight levels and access for maintenance.
- Mark areas with string or temporary edging.
Lawn Care and Clover Overseeding
- Apply Verdone Weed Killer to the lawn to remove broadleaf weeds.
- Use a watering can with a fine rose to avoid spray drift.
- Apply during dry weather; allow at least 6 hours without rain.
- Do not mow 3 days before or after application.
- Wait 6 weeks after weed killer application before sowing clover.
- This will take you into early autumn, which is ideal for overseeding.
- Prepare the lawn by lightly scarifying before sowing clover.
Soil Movement and Raised Bed
- Shift soil from the back of the garden to a new location for a raised bed.
- Install kickboards along the fence to prevent the soil from rotting the fence panels.
- Incorporate organic matter into the raised bed soil:
- Use well-rotted garden compost or horse manure to improve fertility and structure.
Water Feature Planning
- Choose a site for the water feature.
- Think about visibility, light, and surrounding planting.
- Once the location is decided, plan the installation of a small pond or water bowl.
Compost and Water Collection Infrastructure
- Build two compost heaps using wooden pallets.
- Position them near the shed site for easy access.
- Install water butts or large tanks at the back of the shed.
- Raise on concrete blocks or a wooden platform to create water pressure.
- Plan for a future irrigation system connected to the tanks.
Sweet Peas for Summer Colour
- Sow sweet peas now to enjoy colour later in the season.
- Scarify (scratch) the seed coat gently before sowing to aid germination.
- Sow in pots or directly into the soil in a sunny position.
Houseplant Care
- Repot houseplants into terracotta pots using John Innes compost.
- Helps stabilise moisture levels and supports root health.
- This will also help eliminate black fly by refreshing the soil.
More Garden tasks Next couple of months
| Task | Link |
| Apply Verdone weed‑killer to the lawn to remove broad‑leaf weeds | More info |
| Wait six weeks after weed‑killing, then overseed with micro‑clover in early autumn | More info |
| Prepare the lawn by lightly scarifying before sowing clover | More info |
| Shift soil to create a raised bed and add kick‑boards against the fence | More info |
| Incorporate well‑rotted compost or horse manure into the new bed | More info |
| Mark out left & right boundaries for the planned wildflower meadows | More info |
| Choose the best spot for a water feature as a spring or stream | More infoMore info |
| Build two compost heaps from wooden pallets | More info |
| Install water butts/tanks behind the shed and plan gravity‑fed irrigation | More info |
| Sow sweet peas now for late‑season colour (scarify seed coats first) | More info |
| Repot houseplants into terracotta pots with John Innes compost | More info |