July Garden Tips
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Use a soaker hose to water trees. Water slowly and deeply once every other week in the absence of rain. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Pinch back mums every 10 days until mid-month. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Weed the garden and apply mulch where needed. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Prune climbing roses after blooms fade. Fertilize and keep watered. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Side dress vegetables plants with a 5-10-5 fertilizer and water in. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Fertilize zoysia lawns in July. Other turf should wait until Labor Day. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Divide bearded Iris. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Deadhead flowering plants for prolific blooming and feed with a fertilizer with a higher middle number.
Plant gladiolus bulbs up to the 15th of the month.
Keep tomatoes watered regularly to avoid blossom-end rot. Check the plants for hornworms. Remove by hand. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Stake tall slender plants.
Sow cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, & radish for a fall crop. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Pick flowers for dried bouquets late in the afternoon when moisture levels are lowest.
Cut and preserve fresh herbs for winter use. They can be frozen or dried. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic. Use fresh herbs in salads.
Any hedge shearing should be finished by mid-month. After that, use only hand clippers. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
When using electrical home and garden tools, keep the tool's cord and extension cord out of the pathway of the tool. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Thin out fruit on heavily-laden fruit trees. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Be on the watch for beneficial insects. Be sure not to injure them. For more information, see our fact sheet on this topic.
Turn your compost pile regularly and keep it moist.