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Top gardening tips for August
Summer prune Wisteria to ensure next years flowers
Trim back lavender
You can check and prune hedges now that birds have fledged
The Sunday Gardener YouTube Channel
There are over 60 short videos on The Sunday Gardener's YouTube channel full of gardening tips and ideas.
Everything you need to know in easy to follow videos.
Best Shrubs and Plants for August
Dahlia
In August, Dahlias are looking splendid and make a great show if you have the right growing conditions. In colder areas, it is necessary to lift and store the Dahlia tubers over winter.
Late flowering Clematis
There is an excellent selection of Clematis, which flower later in the summer throughout August and September. Illustrated is Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana' with it bold purple and white flowers. It is a group 2 Clematis for pruning purposes.
Crocus has a large and colourful selection of late flowering Clematis for sale.
Sedum
Bees and Butterflies love sedums and if you are looking for just one plant which will bring pollinators into your garden Sedums are it. Don't just take my word for it. Check out my YouTube video, which shows wildlife friendly Sedums.
Persicaria
And if you are looking to create a more wildlife friendly garden Persicaria amplexicaulis is another pollinators friend. Unusually for a plant which attracts so many pollinators, Persicaria will grow in the shade. Again, the video shows it all.
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Easy to grow Spring and Summer flowering plants, advice as to the best climbing and scented plants to suit your garden.
Ideas for best Evergreen shrubs, Spring and Summer Flowering shrubs and fast-growing shrubs.
Advice on plants to attract bees and butterflies into your garden. Check out the 10 Best wildlife friendly plants and shrubs.
How to grow your own veg, including growing from seed and the best veg for growing in containers.
A month by month guide with top tips what to do in the garden each month. Seasonal monthly advice in the Sunday Gardener's Newsletter.
An easy step-by-step guide with illustrations on how to build a pond, installing pond liner, and attracting wildlife to your pond.
Pages of gardening tips including how to get rid of slugs and snails, what frost hardy means, when to use the Chelsea Chop and much more.
Regular posts with gardening chat on the Sunday Gardener's award-winning blog, including visitors' questions.