July brings long, warm days that continue late into the evening. Perfect weather for the garden.
🌞Summer can still have a few bad spells of weather make sure tall plants and climbers are well supported in case of bad weather.
💧Water at dusk to reduce evaporation and use mulch to retain moisture around plants.
🔸Terracotta pots are prone to evaporation so dampen the pot down to keep roots inside cool and damp.
🌺Regularly deadhead bedding and perennial plants to encourage new blooms for as long as possible.
🍃This is probably the last chance to feed your lawn. Make sure in dry spells to regularly water the lawn especially ones that are newly seeded.
🌿With the warmer weather weeds will thieve use a weed killer once a week to keep these down.
🥦Remember to Water vegetables regularly during dry weather.
🐌Check for pests, especially snails they will ruin your crops.
🍅Feed tomatoes, peppers and melons with plant food.
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