Many Brits may be keen to given their garden grass a trim as the sun comes out. However, ex-Royal gardener Jack Stooks has explained why you should avoid doing that
As Brits soak up the glorious sunshine, there’s been a noticeable spike in people searching for ‘gardening in the sun’ tips. However, green-fingered enthusiasts should beware that working on your garden during hot weather can sometimes cause more damage than good.
Fromer Royal gardener Jack Stooks has disclosed his five golden rules to ensure your garden flourishes despite the warm weather. As we’re expecting temperatures to increase past 20C across most of Britain this week, Jack unveils the major blunders to sidestep under the blazing rays, smart tactics to shield your greenery, and vital actions to prevent harm.
Speaking with SEO specialists Big Fat Links, Jack further imparts wisdom on how to keep your indoor plants happy away from the harsh sunlight.
1. Let the lawn rest
Jack stresses that when the mercury climbs, it’s imperative to resist the urge to incessantly trim your lawn at its customary short height.
He says: “You want to forgo cutting for a week or two so that the grass keeps growing by itself, rather than depleting it. Wait until you have some moisture back in the soil.”
2. Water intelligently
Jack believes in watering your garden during the cool early morning or late evening hours to allow water to seep into the ground instead of being lost to evaporation.
He states: “You don’t want to water them in the middle of the day. I always stick to that and water at night. You also won’t be wasting as much water.”
3. Safeguard your indoor greenery
Jack advises that houseplants should avoid direct sunlight through windows, which might mean relocating some of your greenery, especially those placed during the winter months.
4. Feeding plants
The expert warns against feeding plants when it’s dry as it could harm them; he recommends feeding only when conditions are moist.
He suggests: “You can forgo this for the time being. If you haven’t mulched around the ground, this will keep moisture in and is also a weed suppressant, so you can also use this time to weed your garden.”
5. Don’t plant anything
Jack points out that moving or planting new things puts stress on plants.
He notes: “People will be planting bedding plants and potted plants for the summer, but they will constantly need attention and watering morning and night.
“So, if you’re planting anything right now, it’s only bedding plants, and they will need a lot of water. I would suggest not putting them in the borders yet but putting them in pots and checking them morning and night.”