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August is a month of sunshine and relaxation—but your lawn still needs a bit of love to stay at its best. I’m Monty, ready with tips to keep your grass green and gorgeous.
Hi folks!
As I start to write our August blog I am very conscious of how dry the ground has become here in Devon. After nearly spraining my wrist by jabbing down into what felt like concrete, I departed in search of my trusted ‘pick-axe’ - and problem solved! Normal service was resumed and normal soil resumed! Just a ‘bone-dry soil crust!
The theme of this year’s ‘National Allotments Week’ is 'Celebrating Biodiversity on UK Allotments ', "focusing on the vital role that allotments play in promoting biodiversity. Affirming allotments as crucial green spaces that support wildlife, improve air quality, promote health and mitigate carbon emissions."
Hi Gardeners! Another month and at the time of writing the weathermen are promising us some real summer weather for August – but don’t hold your breath!
Down here, the garden in Devon is looking okay and fortunately the runner beans are now growing well – too many cool winds have held them back I think!
Let’s take a look at what’s in our garden schedule for August!
If you are reading this, you have survived the heatwave! Adopting a continental way of life and not rushing around so much has had to be the way to go as much as possible during the record-breaking temperatures. It’s been unbearable, thank goodness it’s cooled down and we have had a bit of rain. Not that it really makes a difference to the water table, but it provides a little moisture. This is really an ideal time to water. Like I said last month, if it is so dry any water will just run off. If the ground or pot isn’t bone dry it will absorb.
It’s a good idea to turn compost heaps regularly to aerate the content and improve the breakdown of fibrous material.
Many people still enjoy the effect of “stripes” on a lawn following a grass cut and all of my customers are no exception - Simon James.
Summer is keeping us waiting but it’s almost here! Last year the paddling pools and sun loungers were out and the grass was dried to a crisp. This year we have lush green grass but the patio furniture feels like it’s not seen the light of day for an age!
