The flower garden
Deadhead dahlias and other perennials to encourage a constant display of blooms
Prune rambling roses, removing up to a third of stems that have flowered, and tie the rest to supports
Take softwood cuttings of woody herbs, including lavender and hyssop, choosing non-flowering shoots
The veg patch
Summer prune trained apples and pears
Lift onions and shallots once their tops die down, then leave to dry in the sun
Sow hardy crops such as land cress, rocket and lamb's lettuce for winter pickings
Green gardening
Strim or mow areas of wildflower meadow, now that the plants have scattered their seeds
Collect seeds as they ripen, from plants such as aquilegias, sweet peas and love-in-a-mist, choosing a dry day
For more freely available ‘in your garden’ tips from the RHS click here
Planting advice from Gardeners World click here
Advice from Sarah Raven for this month in your garden