These are the main gardening tasks in Dublin in August!
At M O Sullivan Garden and Tree Services, we decided to give you a run-through of some of the main gardening tasks in Dublin in August you might take care of.
In August, gardening tasks in Dublin focus on maintenance, harvesting, and preparing for the upcoming seasons. Here are the main activities to consider:
Flower Care
- Seed Collection: Collect seeds from ripening plants like aquilegia and sweet peas on dry days.
- Deadheading: Regularly deadhead dahlias and other perennials to promote continuous blooming.
- Watering: Ensure camellias and rhododendrons are well-watered as they form flower buds.
- Pruning: After flowering, prune lavender to maintain shape and trim rambling roses by removing up to a third of their stems.
- Pots and Baskets: Keep hanging baskets and pots thriving by watering, deadheading, and applying tomato feed every two weeks.
- Softwood Cuttings: Take cuttings from woody herbs like lavender and hyssop to propagate new plants.
- Sow Hardy Annuals: Plant hardy annuals in sunny spots for early summer blooms next year.
Fruit and Vegetable Care
- Blight Vigilance: Monitor for signs of tomato and potato blight, removing any affected plants immediately.
- Summer Pruning: Prune apple trees to encourage future fruiting.
- Planting: Plant well-rooted strawberry runners and autumn bulbs like colchicums and nerines.
- Harvesting: Lift onions and shallots once their tops die down, and dry them in the sun.
- Sowing for Winter: Sow hardy crops such as land cress, rocket, and lamb’s lettuce for winter harvests.
- Watering: Regularly water crops, particularly during dry spells, using water butts if available.
Greenhouse Management
- Irrigation Setup: Set up capillary matting in the greenhouse to ensure plants receive adequate water if you are away.
- Temperature Control: Pour water on the greenhouse floor to increase humidity during hot weather.
These tasks will help maintain a healthy and productive garden throughout August in Dublin
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