Easy July tasks to encourage ‘continuous’ blooming and a thriving summer garden
There are plenty of essential gardening jobs to be doing in July, including keeping on top of watering, deadheading plants and growing vegetables.
According to gardening expert Fiona Jenkins at MyJobQuote.co.uk, doing these jobs will ensure your garden “thrives” all summer long.
1. Keeping on top of watering
The expert explained: “Hot weather means thirsty plants! Regular watering is crucial this month, particularly for containers, hanging baskets, and recently planted flowers and vegetables.
“Aim for the base of the plant rather than the leaves to minimise evaporation. Early morning or evening watering is ideal, as the sun is less intense and less water will be lost to evaporation.
“Consider investing in a water butt to collect rainwater – a free and environmentally friendly way to water your plants.”
A layer of mulch can also be placed around plants to retain the soil which reduces the need for frequent watering.
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2. Deadheading
Regularly deadheading plants will help to encourage “continuous” blooming, according to the pro.
Simply remove any spent flowers by pinching them off below the faded bloom, and let the plant grow.
Fiona noted: “Deadheading not only ensures your garden stays looking neat and tidy but it also prevents plants from putting their energy into seed production, allowing the plants to focus on producing more flowers instead.”
3. Weeding
The expert continued: “Don't let weeds steal the limelight. Regularly remove garden weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
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“For stubborn weeds, try a natural weed killer like a vinegar solution or boiling water. You can also physically remove them using a hand fork or weeding trowel.”
4. Sowing and growing
According to Fiona, July is a great time to sow a second crop of fast-growing vegetables like lettuce, spinach and radishes.
These vegetables mature quickly, allowing you to enjoy a fresh harvest later in the summer.
The gardening pro said: “You can also sow seeds like beetroot and oriental greens for autumn harvests. These vegetables will benefit from the cooler temperatures and longer days of late summer and early autumn.
"If you have a greenhouse, use it to your advantage. Propagate cuttings from your favourite plants to create new additions to your garden.
“You can also sow seeds for tender vegetables like peppers, aubergines, and chillies, which thrive in warmer environments.
“For even more success with your greenhouse, consider installing ventilation to regulate temperature and humidity.”
