More Summer Jobs.... a Checklist

• Plant gladiolas in early June for bloom this summer
• Sow biennial seeds during the summer months
• Make the most of your perennials and divide in early June (more on this from the RHS )
  
• Divide bearded iris and lily of the valley bulbs in August
• Plant your autumn flowering bulbs in June
• June is the time to plant perennial seeds ready for the following year
• Feed roses with a complete fertiliser in June.
• Deadhead flowers for continuous blooming through the summer
• Now's the time to tidy the ripened foliage of spring bulbs
• Stake and tie tall perennials to prevent wind damage
• Fertilise all flowering annuals every two weeks or so during summer
• Keep an eye on container and hanging basket plants - don't let the compost dry out