Lower Hardres and Nackington Gardeners Society
Established in 1887
Prune spring flowering shrubs that have finished flowering
Trim box and other formal hedging lightly
Plant out dahlias at end of month
Sow leaf beet, chard, runner beans, french beans
Plant leeks, brassicas, courgettes and sweetcorn
Pinch out broad bean tips to discourage blackfly
Mulch fruit
Water new and young plants as necessary Watch for pests and suckers roses Cut down faded bulb foliage Plant winter brassicas and protect from pests Water fruit and veg thoroughly during dry spells Cut
Protect young plants from slugs and snails Deadhead daffodils Prune early flowering shrubs like forsythia Clean out ponds Sow leeks, fennel, sweetcorn, tomatoes, courgettes, main crop potatoes. Feed b
Weeding: Weeds will be growing as strongly as your plants, so keep on top of them before they can get a hold. Digging them up with a hand fork is the best idea, as you can get all the roots out. Pest