Autumn is just over six weeks away, and we are all gearing up for the start of the great bulb despatch, or maybe even dispatch, to use contemporary English. Despatch was more prevalent in older British literature and documents, but is now considered archaic, a sentiment I’m starting to identify with, especially after a week with a summer cold.
With no rain forecast for the next 2 weeks, now is the time to enjoy the garden. Apart from deadheading and running the hoe through the border, there is little that needs to be done. On the horizon is hedge trimming, and nesting season is just about over. If you can see birds frequently flying in and out of your hedge, you still have nesting birds. Just because you see a nest it does not mean it is still active.
A consistent watering routine is going to be important. Many plants are remarkably resilient, but there are those that, once lost due to a lack of water, will not recover. Much the same as taller daffodils in pots, once they dry out and lean over no amount of resuscitating water will save them. The next few weeks are a good time to ensure you have all the necessary supplies ready and on hand for when bulb planting starts.
This is what you need:- Nutrient enriched topsoil Compost Horticultural grit Sharp sand Perlite Bulb fibre
Adding organic matter to the border is always beneficial; lightly fork in supplies from your compost heap a few weeks before planting.
Most importantly, don’t forget to make your bulb order.
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