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    July is the month when the garden hits its vibrant peak, embracing the full, lush abundance of high summer. As days reach their maximum length and borders swell with maturity, the priority shifts from steady maintenance to savoring the rhythmic tasks of harvesting, hydrating, and mindful pruning. It is the perfect time for diligent watering, ongoing deadheading, and basking in the radiant glory of your garden. 

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    Fox drinking from a saucer of water
    July tasks

    Put fresh water out daily for wildlife

    As we settle into the heart of July, most of us focus on filling feeders or planting nectar-rich flowers, but ...
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    Watering plants on the patio
    July tasks

    Watering containers in a July heatwave

    As we settle into the heart of July here in the UK, the summer sun can quickly transform your container ...
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    Keep picking sweet peas in July
    July tasks

    Keep picking sweet peas

    There is something genuinely therapeutic about tending to sweet peas, and fortunately, it is one of the easiest tasks you ...
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    Potato blight
    July tasks

    How to recognise and deal with potato blight

    Potato blight is a devastating fungal disease that begins by attacking the haulms, but if left unchecked, it is quickly ...
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    Sowing Parsley seeds
    July tasks

    Sow parsley seeds

    There is nothing quite like having a reliable stash of fresh parsley ready at your fingertips, especially when you are ...
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    Pruing rambling roses
    July tasks

    Pruning rambling roses

    July is a busy time in the rose garden, and while many varieties benefit from constant dead-heading to encourage a ...
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    Picking raspberries
    July tasks

    Picking summer fruiting raspberries

    There is something truly special about raspberries, and here in the UK, the summer-fruiting varieties are hitting their absolute peak ...
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    July tasks

    Supporting plants

    As we settle into the heat of July, our garden borders often hit a turning point. The combination of intense ...
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    Cutting back a delphinium
    July tasks

    Cut back delphiniums

    By the time July rolls around, many of our garden borders start to look a bit worn out, particularly the ...
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    Cut back hardy geraniums
    July tasks

    Cut back hardy geraniums

    If you have hardy geraniums that have finished their first flush, now is the perfect time to give them a ...
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    July tomato care
    July tasks

    July tomato care

    July is a pivotal month for anyone growing tomatoes outdoors in the UK. By now, your plants should be well-established ...
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