Late June/Early July is an ideal time for gardening enthusiasts to embrace the outdoors and nurture their green spaces. As summer heats up, it’s essential to check your irrigation system for proper watering. Inspect drips, timers, and irrigation to avoid dry spots. For areas with extreme heat, use shade cloths to protect your plants and keep your garden flourishing all season long.
With the summer in full swing, this is the perfect opportunity to tend to a flourishing garden.
Planting later crops in June also applies to flowers! Plant more marigolds, sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, four o’clocks, nasturtiums, etc. – all of the annuals that usually burn out by late summer. This way, you’ll have a marvelous second flush of bloom and can cut armfuls for Labor Day!
The warm weather and longer days provide optimal conditions for plants to thrive and flourish. Whether you’re planting flowers to add color and vibrancy or growing your own vegetables for a bountiful harvest, this is the time to get your hands dirty and enjoy the rewards of your efforts. From watering and weeding to pruning and fertilizing, there are plenty of tasks to keep you busy during the summer.