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gust in Bolton le Sands, garden maintenance should focus on watering and weeding, with potential opportunities to prune summer-flowering shrubs once their blooms have finished and to prepare for autumn with mulching and soil care.
gust in Bolton le Sands, garden maintenance should focus on watering and weeding, with potential opportunities to prune summer-flowering shrubs once their blooms have finished and to prepare for autumn with mulching and soil care. You could also collect some free fruit from the churchyard at Holy Trinity. These cherry plums are beautifully sweet. There are also some blackberries in the hedgerows. A good year for fruit
August Garden Tasks in Bolton le Sands:
- Watering: Ensure fruit and vegetable plants are watered daily, and regularly top up ponds and bird baths.
- Weeding: Keep on top of weeds as they compete with your crops for nutrients and water.
- Pruning: Prune summer-flowering shrubs like climbing hydrangeas after their blooms have faded.
- Flower Show: If you’re interested in competitive gardening, the Bolton le Sands Annual Summer Flower Show takes place on Saturday 12th August, with entries for flowers, fruits, vegetables, floral art, homecraft, children’s categories, and handicraft.
- Preparing for Autumn: As August transitions into autumn, consider beginning to mulch flower borders and looking after your soil. You can also start planting bulbs for next year.
