August marks an exciting time in the garden as it awakens from a cool spell and embraces mild, sunny days. While warmer temperatures approach, there’s still a pleasant ambiance for gardening.

Roses

In tropical regions, August is prime rose season, making it ideal for planting established potted varieties.

For those growing roses in pots, Neil shares invaluable tips in his informative video “How to Grow Roses in Pots.”

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For optimal garden bed growth:

• Enhance your soil by incorporating ActivGrow into the top 20cm. A ratio of 1 bag per 2-3m² kick-starts your roses with essential nutrients.
• Ensure ample airflow around your roses to foster healthy growth and prevent fungal issues.
• Maintain consistent watering for continuous growth. Consider using an irrigation system for efficient watering, adjusting as needed to reach plant roots.
• Monthly fertilization with Organic Xtra or Nitrophoska, along with post-flowering pruning, ensures your roses remain vibrant. Keep pests and fungal problems at bay with Trifend.

Harvesting in Your Kitchen Garden

Celebrate the peak harvest of winter vegetables and enjoy fresh meals straight from your garden.

To sustain a steady supply of lettuce, sow fresh crops monthly. Regular watering and feeding with Triple Boost fruit & veg ensures tender leaves and avoids bitterness. Rotate crops as older lettuce becomes bitter and starts to seed, saving seeds for future planting.

Share surplus produce with friends and neighbors, or explore pickling and preserving for extended freshness. Try out Bec’s Best Dill Pickles recipe using homegrown cucumbers for a delightful homemade treat.

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Fruit Trees

With warmer days, fruit trees like Citrus, Lychees, Bananas, and Avocadoes begin vigorous growth and flowering. Resume monthly fertilization and mulching to support fruit development.

Exceptionally, Mango trees should only be fertilized and watered after flowering to aid fruit set.

Annuals and Color

Enhance your garden’s visual appeal and attract beneficial insects with vibrant annuals and fragrant herbs. Discover our great value annuals that are perfect for creating colorful borders that brighten any garden space.