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Early
- Begin to feed, water and deadhead bedding plants
- Feed and deadhead roses after the first flush of flowers
- Sow seeds of perennial plants, winter bedding and biennials outdoors
- Make first trim of yew and leafy hedges, such as beech
- Ensure any winter planted trees and shrubs are not suffering from dry periods, give them a good soak if necessary
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Mid
- If you have a pool, keep it aerated and the water level topped up
- Plant autumn-flowering bulbs, such as colchicums and sternbergias
- In dry weather, raise the mower blades slightly as longer grass stays greener
- Keep on top of the weeding, feeding, deadheading and watering
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Late
- Feed and water rhododendrons if the weather is dry
- Sow hardy annual seeds in pots for autumn planting
- Deadhead and stake perennials to keep them flowering and looking neat
- Take semi-ripe cuttings of shrubs
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