Remove dead flower heads. Water recently planted trees and shrubs. Mulch where possible. Trim shrubs if required.
Hardy border flowers:
Remove dead flowers regularly; keep weeds down; water generously in dry spells, mulch and feed. Fill gaps with bedding plants.
Roses:
Watch for signs of mildrew and black spot or rust diseases and spray at the first sign of trouble. Remove suckers. Tie new growths of climbing and rambler roses. Remove dead heads.
Based on "Gardener's Calendar" by Roy Hay adapted for Portugal.
