Top Gardening Jobs for July

With the summer sun in full swing, plants are flourishing, flowers are in full bloom, and vegetables are ripening. However, the midsummer garden also demands regular care to ensure it remains vibrant and productive.

Watering Wisely

  • Early Morning or Late Evening: Water your plants either early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce water evaporation and give plants time to absorb moisture.
  • Deep Soaking: Ensure thorough watering of flower beds and vegetable patches. A deep soak once or twice a week is more beneficial than frequent light watering.
  • Mulching: Apply a soil improving mulch around the base of plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. To find out more about the benefits of mulching, check out our other eco blog, Eco-Friendly Gardening: The Benefits of Soil Improving Mulch

Pruning and Deadheading

  • Deadheading Flowers: Regularly remove spent flowers from roses, dahlias, and other perennials to encourage more blooms.
  • Summer Pruning: Trim back wisteria, roses, and other climbers. Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged growth to maintain shape and health.
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Feeding and Fertilising

  • Feed Hungry Plants: July is the time to feed fast-growing plants, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and annual flowers. Use a high-potash fertiliser to promote flowering and fruiting.
  • Lawn Care: If your lawn is looking tired, try giving it a boost with Lawn Dressing. Water well after application.

Harvesting

  • Vegetable Harvest: July is a peak month for harvesting a variety of vegetables. Keep picking beans, peas, courgettes, and tomatoes to encourage further production.
  • Fruit Picking: Ripe strawberries, raspberries, and currants are ready for picking. Regular harvesting will keep plants productive.

Sowing and Planting

  • Sowing: Sow quick-growing crops like radishes, lettuce, and spring onions to ensure a continuous harvest.
  • Late Summer Planting: Plant out leeks, brassicas, and autumn flowering bulbs like colchicums and autumn crocuses.

Garden Maintenance

  • Weeding: Keep on top of weeds by hoeing or hand-weeding. Mulching can also help suppress weed growth.
  • Staking and Supporting: Tie in tall-growing plants and climbers to prevent wind damage. Ensure that supports are sturdy and secure.

Remember to take some time to relax and enjoy the beauty of your garden during this peak season. Happy gardening!

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