Older man and woman standing on a garden path between two flower beds discussing what jobs to do in the garden. The sun shines on cosmos, poppies and thistles.
Gardening Advice
Aug 01, 2026|
11 min
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By Alison Ingleby

August Gardening Jobs

Find out what to do in the garden in August with our handy checklists, including advice on what to plant in August and what fruit and veg you can harvest.
Aug 01, 2026|
11 min
|
By Alison Ingleby
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