The document provides a summer garden maintenance checklist emphasizing the importance of a healthy lawn and regular care for plants. It suggests mowing the lawn properly, watering early in the morning, and pruning flowers to encourage growth. Additionally, it recommends introducing summer flowers and preparing the barbecue area for gatherings.

1. Summer Garden
Maintenance Checklist
Keep Your Lawn
Healthy
A well-maintained lawn is the foundation of a
beautiful garden. Mow your lawn regularly,
but avoid cutting it too short as this can
stress the grass and increase water
evaporation. Water deeply and less
frequently, preferably early in the morning to
minimise evaporation.
Prune and Deadhead
Regularly
Regular pruning and deadheading are
essential to keep your plants looking their
best. Remove spent blooms from flowering
plants to encourage new growth and extend
the blooming period.
Plant and Care for
Summer Flowers
Introduce a variety of summer-blooming
flowers to add colour and interest to your
garden. Choose heat-tolerant varieties such
as marigolds, zinnias, and petunias. Ensure
these flowers receive adequate water and
consider mulching around them to retain soil
moisture and reduce weed growth.
Get the Barbecue
Ready
Prepare your barbecue area for summer
gatherings. Clean your barbecue thoroughly
and check that it is in good working order.
Arrange comfortable seating and tables
nearby, and set up a drinks station to keep
your guests refreshed.
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