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Prune rambling roses by cutting out a 3rd of stems that have flowered, cut these down to the base

Remember to keep camellias well watered, especially potted ones. This helps them to form healthy buds. Feed with high potash feed for this month only

Summer prune trained apples and pear trees. This reduces vigour and lets in light and air to next years buds

 Apply biological control for vine weevil

Raise mower blades and reduce frequency of cut to help lawns cope with draught conditions. Do not feed or use weedkillers when the ground is dry

Damp down greenhouses to raise humidity and lower temperature. Ventilate and shade conversavatories

Inspect indoor and greenhouse/conservatory plants for common pests and use suitable spray if you find any

Treat powcery mildew on roses and honeysuckle. Make sure they have plenty of water, keeping it off the leaves. Improve air circulation

Container plants need plenty of water and high potash feed such as tomato feed

Harvest onions, shallots and garlic once stems are brown and dry

Plant hyacinths, paperwhite narcissi and freesia for Christmas flowering

Summer prune wisteria. After you've tied in the long shoots you want to keep, cut the stems back to five shoots/buds. Feed with rose feed