Trim back geraniums and aubretia in the borders after flowering
Cut grass where daffodils have been left to die down.
Tidy the dead tops of daffodils from borders when weeding.
continue harvesting peas, lettuce, early tomatoes etc in the kitchen garden.
Prune wisteria tendrils back to 5 buds.
Start collecting seed in paper envelopes when the weather is dry.
It will soon be time to take softwood cuttings of plants such as hebes, fuchsia, salvia and penstemon.
Thoroughly water vunerable plants, then mulch to keep moisture at the roots.
Feed roses etc with a general fertiliser such as phostrogen, and continue to deadhead spent flowers.
Top up pools as water evaporates. Keep pumps in good condition.
Work with the hot weather and hoe regularly.
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