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What to do in the garden in Summer

Summer’s finally here and your garden is the best place to enjoy the sunshine!

By now, everything will be looking green and lush, as trees and shrubs are covered in leaves and most plants are flowering. You can make the most of it by following our simple 9-point summer garden checklist for June, July and August:

Jobs to do in the garden in June

While there’s much to admire and enjoy come June, there is still work to be done:

• Even with regional variations throughout the UK, it’s pretty much safe to say that we’re beyond late frosts by now, so it’s a great time to plant your hanging baskets, containers and borders; we suggest you experiment with colourful summer-flowering plants and our pro-tip is to trial some locally grown roses.

• It’s a good time to lift out clumps of yellowing Spring flowers, such as Bluebells