July Gardening Calendar

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Wondering What You Should Be Doing In Your Garden?

Below is a calendar of key things you can be doing in your garden during the month of July.

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Approximate Timing & July Gardening Activities:

Early July

  • Fertilizing for Summer Blooms: If it’s not too hot, you can fertilize your plants to encourage summer blooms.

  • Watering: Water early in the day to reduce evaporation and prevent fungal diseases. Ensure plants receive deep, infrequent watering to encourage deep root growth.

  • July 4th Recipes: Check out these fun recipes for your Fourth of July holiday: “Garden Recipes for A Great Fourth of July” and “Red, White & Blueberry: Patriotic Recipes from the Garden.”

  • Irrigation Check: Double-check that all irrigation systems are working properly. Earwigs like to hide in emitters and 1/4” tubing to stay cool and moist.

  • Mulching: Apply mulch around your plants, trees, and shrubs to keep them cool and help retain moisture during the summer heat.

A staked tomato plant being watered by drip irrigation.

Mid-July

  • Watering Schedule: Reassess your watering schedule. Plants prefer deep soaks less often. Water in the early morning to conserve water.

  • Soil Moisture in Containers: Check soil moisture regularly in containers, as they dry out faster than garden beds.

  • Pest Monitoring: Regularly check for pests like aphids, spider mites, and caterpillars. Neem oil is recommended for pest control.

  • Disease Prevention: Remove any diseased leaves or plants to prevent the spread of diseases.

  • Weeding: Keep up with weeding to reduce competition for water and nutrients.

Late July

  • Thrips on Roses: With warmer weather, thrips are more common on roses. Use Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew to manage them.

  • Fruit Harvesting: Start checking for ripe fruit and harvest zucchini when they are 6 to 8 inches long.

  • Pruning: Trim back any overgrown or leggy plants to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

  • Heat-Tolerant Plants: Plant heat-tolerant and drought-resistant plants to ensure your garden remains resilient during the hot summer months.

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