July Gardening Tips For the Southeast
Last updated: October 18, 2016
Are you planning on growing your own pumpkins this year for Halloween?
Would you like to know how to add a polished look to your yard while retaining moisture in your soil?
We are kicking off this week with our Regional Gardening Series and this Monday, we are diving into the Southeast Region of the United States. July’s temperatures are hot and the sun is shining. Check out the article below to find tips and tricks to help stay cool and keep your yard looking amazing.
July Gardening Tips
- This summer is a perfect time to add mulch to your gardening beds. Mulch is really the unsung hero of gardening. Not only does it add a polished look to your yard, but mulch also helps soil to retain moisture.
Fruit and Vegetable Tips
- If you love having a fall garden, right now is the time to start planning for it. To help start your planning, check out our article, Is it Time to Plant Your Fall Vegetable Garden to find out when and what to plant.
- If you are planting cucumbers, squash and snap beans, make sure you are providing them with enough water. The best way to do this is by installing aeration tubes, a direct-to-root watering system.
- Are you looking to grow your own pumpkins this year? Go ahead and start planting now.
Perennial and Annual Tips
- According to The Old Farmers’ Almanac, you can still plant bulbs this summer including the butterfly lily.
General July Gardening Tips
- Remember the best time to water is in the morning. This will allow whatever you are watering – grass, trees, plants, flowers, vegetables – to drink in all that good water before the day becomes too hot.
- To help protect against droughts, make sure to install a direct-to-root watering system like aeration tubes. These tubes can be fitted for trees, shrubs, plants, herbs and flowers. These aeration tubes allow water to go directly to the root zone providing oxygen, water and nutrients helping to defending against any drought. Rootwell Products Inc. offers the Rootwell Pro318 for trees and Rootsticks for shrubs and plants.
Your Turn
What are you planning to do in your garden this week? Please let us know your plans in the comment section below.
