Gardening your way to a longer summer
It may be August (already!) but there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy and that includes getting busy in the garden. There’s still plenty of veg to plant (and lots of weeds to pull out!) in time for autumn. Read ahead for some veg patch inspiration!
Sowing leafy veg goes a long way
In a list of veg to plant in August, you’ll find a plethora of
leafy greens! Don’t be fooled by lettuce as it’s hardier than its looks – it
can be sowed in August and will be ready to be harvested after 30 to 70 days based on
your individual preference. It can also be overwintered, ready to be harvested
from April to June if kept in a greenhouse.
Like lettuce, spinach will gift a patch of young leaves in
October if planted in late August. Though it’s hardy like lettuce and can
handle frost and rain, spinach will enter dormancy over winter. Come early
spring, it will offer a fresh crop of leaves. Did you know that spinach in fact
belongs to an entirely different family of veg?! Whereas lettuce belongs to the
daisy family, spinach is part of the Amaranth family to which beetroot, chard
and mangel wurzel belongs.
Rocket is also a great option to sow in August, sprouting a
crop of leaves before winter before lying dormant until March. A little tip
from Gardeners World: for the best chance of surviving frosts, sow your rocket
in late August.
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or in a greenhouse, Durstons grow bags are the perfect solution and provide a
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Keep your garden in tip top shape
A good base is key to any flourishing garden – and with that
comes all-important good compost! Durstons multipurpose compost is suitable for
all uses in the garden, containing a blend of nutrients which keep your garden
in good health. We’ve also got your decorative needs covered with Durstons
landscape mini chip bark. Cover your beds, borders and pathways with this bark
to keep out pesky weeds, retain soil moisture, protect plant roots from frost
in the coming colder months and make your garden look decorative!
Explore our full garden range here and simply add your essentials to your order and we’ll take care of the heavy lifting.
