Prepare to plant strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or current bushes for cropping next year as these plants are best planted during

Plant spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, crocus and hyacinths now, while the soil is warm. Ideal for a season

Create a new lawn from turf or seed, autumn weather is favourable for good lawn establishment. Raise the height of

Planting trees and shrubs in autumn will give them the best start to let roots settle in before new spring

Watering is needed for containers and new plants every few days possibly daily, preferably with recycled water or stored rainwater.

With the warm summer sunshine this August the watering of annual garden flowers may become necessary, especially for those with