People with gardens told to do this task before Monday

LifestyleGardeningGardeners may need to 'cut them back'03:30, 01 Aug 2026Get your gloves and trimmers at the ready(Image: Getty Images)With August now here, gardeners are being encouraged to pop outside this weekend and spend a couple of minutes on a small job that could pay off later in the season. The tip is aimed at anyone growing grapes.‌Experts say a quick check of your vine - and snipping away a few leaves - can help the bunches ripen properly before cooler days arrive. Craig Wilson, co-founder and gardening expert at Gardeners Dream, said the key is making sure the fruit isn’t sitting in the shade.‌“You might find that the leaves on your grape vines are covering the fruit,” he explained. “If this is the case, cut them back to allow the sunlight to reach and ripen the fruit.”‌The Roy