July: Summer is in full swing
As we step further into summer, we have a season of sun ahead of us. With the bright mornings and light evenings, we can spend so much time in the garden, planting, pottering about and enjoying our space.
For blooms that are bursting to life this month find out my top ten plants for July. Whilst our gardens are full of flowers, foliage, fruit and veg, they can also be home to pests and diseases. So keep an eye out and use this handy guide to spot any pests and how to keep control.
Thanks to everyone that joined me on my latest Facebook Live with Evergreen Garden Care where I gave my tips on picking the best plants at garden centres and tips on mulching in the garden.
You can catch my next Facebook Live on Friday 16th July at 4pm, supported by Hartman, where I’ll be sharing hints and tips for Summer Living and how to enjoy your garden this season. Then, for tips on seasonal gardening to make your garden ship-shape all year round, tune into my next Facebook Live with Yard Force at 4pm on Wednesday 21st July.
Until then, here are some vegetables that you can re-grow at home from leftovers!
Happy gardening!
David
Gardening tip of the month
With the risk of frosts looming, take these steps to protect your plants…
A great way of conserving water is to connect water butts to your drainpipes on your home, shed and greenhouse. There are many styles and sizes available.
Water early in the morning or evening to save water, because watering during hot weather can lead to it evaporating before the plants can access it.
Lock in moisture by adding a layer of mulch like Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Fibre Smart™ Mulch or bark chips. This will also help insulation and to suppress weeds.
When you’re away, leave houseplants in the bath on top of a wet bath towel. The plants can slowly soak up the moisture without being sat in stagnant water.
Prizes that I was giving away in July 2021
Please note that they are now closed.
My latest giveaways can be found on my homepage. Just scroll down to find them.
Prize Draw Results
Here are the winners from June:
PondoVac – Jude Hardie
All Purpose Plant Food:
Barry Duggan
Eve Ogden
Ally Evans
Iris Short
Sally Collingwood
Harriet Dawes
Radgie
Serena Ellacott
Eileen Tingle
Viv Baird
Congratulations! Look out for even more prize draws throughout July…
David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 years experience, in horticulture, David is as passionate about plants now as he was when he bought his first plant at a village fete.
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