Giving potted plants a thorough final soak before going away
Pots need a proper soak before a trip away, not just a quick sprinkle. Getting this right can be the difference between healthy plants and wilted ones.
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Planting strawberry runners in a deep balcony trough
Strawberry runners taken this summer can be planted into a deep trough now. This gives the young plants time to settle before the colder months.
Mulching around perennials before autumn properly sets in
A layer of mulch around perennials protects the roots as autumn approaches. Applying it before the weather turns makes the biggest difference.
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Letting thyme dry out slightly before the winter cut
Thyme copes best with a hard autumn trim if the soil has been allowed to dry out beforehand. This small step protects the plant through the cut.
Sowing parsley in the shade while late summer sun still bites
Parsley bolts quickly in strong late summer sun. A shadier spot for a fresh sowing keeps the leaves tender for weeks longer.
Sorting out an overcrowded herb box on the balcony
A herb box that has grown crowded over summer starts to struggle by late season. A late-summer tidy-up gives every plant room to breathe again.