We are now in week two of a punishing dry spell when anything living is drained of moisture. Here in the Tyne Valley my three lawns are so dry that a scrunching noise can be heard when walked on. I have scattered a general fertiliser on the worse affected lawns namely the front (south facing) and the orchard then given both a good watering. I hope it will be enough but will not know for sure until this hot weather breaks and we get some rain which will make the grass green up.
I have been regularly watering the borders and the fruit cage, and given the inhabitants of the fruit cage a good feed. On the south facing side of the garden, the Knautia macedonica and clematis have a bad case of mildew so am spraying both with a mixture of cows milk and water.
The
roses, have also suffered in the heat, they have a touch of black spot, I have
cut off all the affected leaves, sprayed with Rose Clear then given them a
jolly good feed.
According
to the television lunchtime weather forecast the temperatures should start to
drop by the end of the week but alas no mention of rain.
On a happier note, the lavender planted against the house is now in flowering and is covered in bees. Therefore my next blog will feature the bees that are gracing our garden.
Enjoy the hot weather whilst it lasts.
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