Don’t forget to Dead-head!

Keep flowers coming on your plants by promptly removing any heads that die off, to encourage repeat flowerings. If you are going away for a week or two, removing any flower heads that are nearing their end will help ensure you come home to a good display of flowers. If we do get rain, nipping into the garden afterwards to gently shake the water from flower heads that hold the droplets, such as pelargoniums and peonies, will help to stop them turning brown and rotting. You can also remove any flowers that have been damaged by wind or rain that might otherwise spoil your display.

Out and about in nature…

It is a perfect time to get out and discover beautiful meadow habitats full of flowers, bees and butterflies! The RSPB, National Trust and Wildlife Trust websites list places you can visit to discover more about traditional meadow management and enjoy the special series they support.

Did you know?

97% of meadow habitats have been lost since the 1930’s.