Water deeply, less often
QuickOne thorough soak beats three shallow sprinklings.
Read the full guideSummer in the garden
Summer is about holding, not building. The garden is at its fullest — your job is to keep it steady with small, regular acts rather than heroic interventions.
The task library
Small acts, in order
6 tasks — work through them whenever you have ten minutes.
Deadhead repeat bloomers
QuickRoses and dahlias reward you with more flowers for ten minutes' work.
Harvest regularly
QuickPicking encourages more production and nothing goes to waste.
Watch for aphids on soft growth
WeekendSquash by hand or blast with water before they spread.
Give pots a liquid feed
QuickContainer plants run out of food fast in summer heat.
Shade delicate seedlings
This monthA bit of netting prevents scorch on hot afternoons.
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Get the printable summer guide
All 6 tasks as a PDF — plus a summer letter from Alex each Sunday.