July is the perfect time to get your garden ready for summer evenings outside. Keeping on top of gardening work is not easy but by completing this job, you’ll be able to ensure weeds don’t get “out of control”. July is often the hottest month of the year when gardens are in full bloom.
You can enjoy your hard work by sunbathing surrounded by the fruits of your labour, but with hot weather comes important plant and garden care. Outdoor living expert Simon Parry, who is a TrexPro composite decking installer for Trex and landscape gardener, has revealed one must-do job before July.
Simon says: “Weed out the worries – It is important to keep weeds under control, so your family doesn’t spend time counting them at the barbecue.
“Certain weeds such as dandelions and clovers often grow in July, but the regular mowing of your lawn will help.
“Some wildflowers can attract wildlife so you might want to consider keeping them, but any unwanted weeds can be removed by hand. Weed pullers, trowels and weed killers are all helpful tools to keep weeds under control.”
Gardening Step by Step says the biggest reason to get rid of weeds is because they compete with the plants you’re trying to grow.
Not only this but it adds that weeds often grow vigorous root systems and because they locate themselves in the spaces between plants, their roots systems crowd out the roots from your chosen plants.
But this is not the only tip the gardening expert suggested. He also revealed one tip for your lawns.
He says: “A slightly longer lawn allows the grass to retain moisture and regular cuts encourage growth. This reduces the stress on your lawn and keeps it healthy.
“Try not to mow in hot conditions, morning or night is best – this allows for reduced heat stress on you and your lawn. Opt for a summer fertiliser, as it may be the last chance it gets to eat.
“Feeding your lawn later in the season can risk rapid growth in winter, making your garden vulnerable to frost and pests.”
By following these tips, you can ensure your garden will be looking its best this summer.
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