Around the garden job checklist - week 34

19 - 25 August 2013

It's time to...

Prepare soil ready for sowing a lawn or laying turf during September and October
Top up water levels in pebble fountains and pools
Deal with problem lawn weeds, digging them out or applying herbicide
Order spring-flowering bulbs to plant this autumn
Deadhead border plants, unless you want to collect their seeds
Spray gladioli to prevent thrips damage to leaves and flowers
Pick herbs and everlasting flowers for drying
Buy or build compost bins to help recycle all your kitchen and garden waste
Collect seeds and ripe seed pods from favourite flowers and vegetables