July Gardening Tips
Make sure you're ready for July in the garden, with our round-up of gardening tips and advice below. We all want to enjoy our gardens and the limited possibility of alfresco dining with any sunny weather that we get.
July Gardening Tips
Ensure that your lawn mowing heights for cool-season grasses should be 3 inches during the hot summer months, then gradually raise mowing height of Bermuda grass lawns from 1 ½ to 2 inches.
Most shrubs and perennials may still be planted as long as they are adequately watered, as well as the heat loving annuals for that beautiful summer colour in your garden.
Mulch, Mulch, Mulch to keep weeds down and increase water retention in landscape beds and gardens.
During the dry weather, be sure to keep all plantings adequately watered. A weekly deep, soaking is more beneficial than a daily light sprinkling. Water between 6-10 am to avoid evaporation.
Proper watering of newly planted trees and shrubs often means the difference between success and replacement.The hotter and drier it gets, the larger the spider mite populations become.
Pinch back leggy annuals and remove old blooms, also called Deadheading, to encourage new growth and blooms. Fertilize with Dr. Earth Bud & Bloom and water regularly.
Spray established lawn weeds with an All-In-One Lawn & Weed Killer.
Kill most common lawn pests, including: ants, fleas, ticks, with a complete Insect Killer.