{"id":125,"date":"2025-12-22T15:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/?p=125"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:11:17","slug":"summer-garden-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/latest-news\/summer-garden-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer garden inspiration\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article written by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=9b71fc95ba39ec9c5ead990ae30cf5843978fbc605f756b0681d09766e1328b8JmltdHM9MTc2ODk1MzYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=2bc259e5-03fb-6a4c-2a5a-4f6902e96b62&amp;psq=Mark+Lane%2c+BBC+One+Morning+Live%e2%80%99s+gardening+expert+and+award-winning+garden+design.&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmJjLmNvLnVrL3Byb2dyYW1tZXMvcHJvZmlsZXMvNFRSdFdmc1dDRExoU3FwTUdKZ0dWRlkvbWFyay1sYW5l\">Mark Lane<\/a>, BBC One Morning Live\u2019s gardening expert and award-winning garden design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is in full fling despite the wettest spring and summer on record. If, like me, you\u2019ve been darting here and there to miss the downpours, trying to do some gardening in between and quite frankly failing, it can be rather down heartening at times. Yet, the garden continues to flourish. <\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"Weeds will grow, so it\u2019s paramount to keep on top of them.\"  style=\"--gallery--items-count: 1;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"100\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Case-Study_Bois-Ave_Garden_6-1.jpg.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Case-Study_Bois-Ave_Garden_6-1.jpg.webp 608w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Case-Study_Bois-Ave_Garden_6-1.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Case-Study_Bois-Ave_Garden_6-1.jpg-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                        Enhanced Grain                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-secondary\">\n                            Golden Oak                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n        \n            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weeds will grow, so it\u2019s paramount to keep on top of them. Removing the weed\u2019s roots is the only way to guarantee that it will not return. Also, remove any flowers on weeds, as these will soon turn into seed heads that will be dispersed across your garden with the next gush of wind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plants may be a few weeks behind because of the cool spring, but they will soon catch up. With strong winds and heavy rain, it\u2019s important to stake your plants. Ideally, you need to get your stakes and supports in place while the plants are young so that they can grow through them and hide the support. If you haven\u2019t been able to get outside until now, continue to gently place your supports and tease the plants\u2019 stems and branches through the support or use garden twine to tie stems to support uprights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the excess water, we can improve our soil&#8217;s composition. By adding horticultural grit and well-rotted manure or homemade garden compost, we can loosen up the soil, allowing water to penetrate deeper. This additional humus will also help absorb some of that excess water. Adding a mulch of bark chippings and homemade garden compost will act like a sponge. By keeping an eye on the mulch and the soil, we can ensure that our plants thrive and their stems stay healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"Our beloved dahlias are putting on lots of growth and will soon be in flower.\"  style=\"--gallery--items-count: 1;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"100\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/DSC_0363.JPG.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/DSC_0363.JPG.webp 608w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/DSC_0363.JPG-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/DSC_0363.JPG-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n        \n            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our beloved dahlias are putting on lots of growth and will soon be in flower. While earwigs may be a nuisance, we have a simple solution. Insert a cane next to each dahlia plant, pop an upturned pot on the top of the cane, filled with shredded paper. The earwigs will go into the shredded paper over night, so come the morning you can dispose of them as you see fit. Some dahlias may need the support of a sturdy, thick bamboo cane or wooden stake, but they&#8217;re worth the effort. As the flowers fade, continue to deadhead to promote new growth and more flowers. With a little care, our dahlias will reward us with bunches of flowers every year for inside the home and still have plenty to fill our garden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the soil warming up, now is also the perfect time to sow delicious vegetables in the ground or pots and containers. Weed the soil, removing any large stones. Direct sow carrots, broccoli and Swiss chard alongside quick crops, such as lettuce, salad leaves, radish, spring onion and beetroot. Early in the summer, you can also direct sow companion flowering plants, such as calendula and nasturtium. If you missed the boat with sowing flowering plants you still have time during early summer to buy young plants or plug plants. <\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"Fill your containers with fresh herbs\"  style=\"--gallery--items-count: 1;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"100\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Event_RHS-Chelsea_2023_4-1.jpg.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Event_RHS-Chelsea_2023_4-1.jpg.webp 608w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Event_RHS-Chelsea_2023_4-1.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Event_RHS-Chelsea_2023_4-1.jpg-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                        Enhanced Grain                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-secondary\">\n                            Smoked Oak                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n        \n            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill your containers with fresh herbs. Position them outside the back door so harvesting is easy. Remember to keep on top of harvesting your herbs. If you don\u2019t need them immediately, chop them up and place them in ice cube trays. Fill the trays with water, and when ready to use, simply pop the ice cube into your saucepan. Fresh herbs can, therefore, be enjoyed all year round. <\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"All spring-flowering plants should be cut back in the summer.\"  style=\"--gallery--items-count: 2;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"60\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 8;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3275.jpg.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3275.jpg.webp 608w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3275.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3275.jpg-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                        Enhanced Grain                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-secondary\">\n                            Limed Oak                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n        \n                    <li data-pattern-part=\"40\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 8 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3233-960x960.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3233-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3233-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3233-680x680.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3233-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/IMGL3233-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All spring-flowering plants should be cut back in the summer. Roses that flower in June and July should be deadheaded to promote more flowers. Also, apply a liquid feed, such as homemade comfrey or tomato feed, around the base of roses. Sweet peas will be flowering, but to prolong the blooms, it\u2019s essential to keep cutting them and apply liquid seaweed feed to prevent plant stress. Pick a few handfuls for indoor displays. These will fill a room with their delicious scent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All spring-flowering plants should be cut back in the summer. Roses that flower in June and July should be deadheaded to promote more flowers. Also, apply a liquid feed, such as homemade comfrey or tomato feed, around the base of roses. Sweet peas will be flowering, but to prolong the blooms, it\u2019s essential to keep cutting them and apply liquid seaweed feed to prevent plant stress. Pick a few handfuls for indoor displays. These will fill a room with their delicious scent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all the rain and strong winds, it\u2019s important to check that your fences are upright and secure. Patios should be swept and cleaned to remove algae and mold. Decking, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/latest-news\/what-millboard-decking-made-from\/\">Millboard<\/a> is easy to maintain. Regular cleaning with a mild detergent and water is typically sufficient. It doesn\u2019t require sanding, staining or sealing. The exact amount of cleaning will, of course, vary depending on the location of your deck, but cleaning twice a year will keep it in great condition. <\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"We\u2019ll also love to spend more time outside as the temperature rises.\"  style=\"--gallery--items-count: 1;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"100\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Case-Study_Residential-Decking-Roof-Terrace-Netherlands-5-2.jpg.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Case-Study_Residential-Decking-Roof-Terrace-Netherlands-5-2.jpg.webp 608w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Case-Study_Residential-Decking-Roof-Terrace-Netherlands-5-2.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Case-Study_Residential-Decking-Roof-Terrace-Netherlands-5-2.jpg-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                        Enhanced Grain                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-secondary\">\n                            Limed Oak                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n        \n            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll also love to spend more time outside as the temperature rises. Creating that seamless link between the house and outside is key for forming an extra \u2018room\u2019. Add furnishings that match your interior d\u00e9cor. Perhaps add throws or loose scatter cushions that can be used inside and outside. If laying a new deck or patio, remember to take the measurements of any tables and chairs (with the chairs pulled out) so that it\u2019s big enough to cater for everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, remember to sit back, relax in your garden and marvel at everything you\u2019ve achieved. <\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cards-automatic cards wp-block animate alignfull alignwide has-background has-brand-2-background-color\">\n    <div class=\"cards__inner\" style=\"--cards--best-column-fit: 3;\">\n        \n        <div class=\"cards__items\">\n                            <div data-type=\"post\" class=\"media-object g-card animate-element\" data-media=\"image\" data-link=\"true\" data-media-type=\"image\" data-media-position=\"before\" data-orientation=\"vertical\">\n    <div class=\"media-object__inner\">\n                <div class=\"media-object__media img-fit \">\n\n                                                            <div 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