Gardening jobs in July: what to plant and tidy in your garden this month
They naturally shed lots of these immature fruits during June in what is known as the ‘June drop’, but this is rarely enough, so it is a good idea to come along afterwards to finish the job, not least because this prevents trees from overdoing it one year, and needing to take a year off the next. Thin out fruits that are clumped closely together so that just one or two is left at each point, and picture the ideal size of the final fruit. By continually thwarting their seed setting mechanism we keep them in flower. Regular doses of liquid fertiliser will also help to keep plants blooming all through summer.
They naturally shed lots of these immature fruits during June in what is known as the ‘June drop’, but this is rarely enough, so it is a good idea to come along afterwards to finish the job, not least because this prevents trees from overdoing it one year, and needing to take a year off the next. Thin out fruits that are clumped closely together so that just one or two is left at each point, and picture the ideal size of the final fruit. By continually thwarting their seed setting mechanism we keep them in flower. Regular doses of liquid fertiliser will also help to keep plants blooming all through summer.
Lawns
You can keep mowing all through this month, but it is a good idea to stop during drought, should one hit. In dry, hot weather the grass may start to develop brown patches but do not panic. There is no need to get the sprinkler out as it will green up as soon as rains reappear, and they’re never too far away.
Greenhouse
The greenhouse can become overheated on hot days which can lead to plant stress, wilting and leaf burn, and will increase the need for watering.
