Jobs for July

A perfect summer day is when the sun is
shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing,
and the lawn mower is broken.
- James Dent

Summer is in full swing, so below is a list of some of the gardening jobs to get done in July.

Weed and deadhead plants regularly, checking for
pests and diseases at the same time.
Mulch while the soil is moist to reduce the need
for watering and to keep down weeds.
Check regularly to see if new plants need water.
New plantings are all particularly vulnerable and may need water every
day.
Mow the lawn weekly or more often if necessary;
frequent mowing encourages dense growth.
Adjust supports as plants grow.
Don’t stop weeding!
Top up garden pools to replace water lost
through evaporation.
Prune summer-flowering deciduous shrubs over
three years old as they finish flowering.
Plant autumn-flowering bulbs such as amaryllis,
nerines, colchicums and autumn crocuses.
Water plants growing in containers
regularly.

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