Household hints

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

With these tools and tricks of the trade, you can prepare your plot for any heat and drought conditions

It’s crucial to water, water, water this month! Irrigate in the evening or morning, and consider an automated system if you’re tethered to the tap. Quick-maturing crops (e.g. salad leaves and summer r

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

These easy vegetables and salads will keep going all summer, no matter how little outdoor space you have for them

Your hard work in the garden is paid back this month – but keep on pruning and planting to enjoy even more fruits from your labour