There's nothing quite like a garden in July. Borders are bursting with colour, vegetable patches are producing delicious harvests, and evenings spent outdoors become even more enjoyable. While it's one of the most rewarding months of the year, a little care now will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.
Here are our favourite July gardening jobs, along with some of the products you'll find at Rowena Garden Centre to make every task that little bit easier.
Give Your Plants a Drink – The Right Way
With warmer temperatures and longer days, your plants will appreciate a regular drink. Water deeply rather than little and often, aiming for early morning or late evening when the sun is lower. This allows water to reach the roots instead of evaporating in the heat.
If you're heading away on holiday, now is the perfect time to think about watering solutions to keep containers and hanging baskets healthy.
In store this month you'll find:
- Watering cans and hoses
- Spray guns and lances
- Irrigation kits
Keep the Colour Coming
Summer bedding, roses and hanging baskets are working hard this month. Regular feeding and removing faded flowers (deadheading) encourages plants to produce even more blooms, keeping your displays vibrant well into late summer.
Don't forget containers—they dry out quickly and need feeding more often than plants growing in borders.
Our summer essentials include:
- Liquid plant foods
- Rose feed
- Slow-release fertilisers
- Premium compost for topping up pots
Harvest Little and Often
One of the joys of July is harvesting your own produce. Courgettes, beans, lettuce, peas, strawberries and raspberries are often ready to pick, and harvesting regularly encourages many crops to keep producing.
Fresh herbs are also at their best—why not pick a handful for your next summer barbecue?
While you're visiting, browse our selection of seasonal vegetable plants if you'd like to keep the harvest going.
Stay One Step Ahead of Weeds
The combination of sunshine and occasional summer showers means weeds can quickly take over if left unchecked. A few minutes every couple of days will save hours of work later in the season.
Adding a layer of mulch not only helps suppress weeds but also locks moisture into the soil—especially useful during dry spells.
Available at Rowena Garden Centre:
- Decorative bark
- Garden mulch
- Hand weeders
- Garden hoes and cultivators
Love Your Lawn
Your lawn doesn't need to be cut as short in summer. Leaving it slightly longer helps it stay greener during hot weather and protects it from drying out.
If patches appear after heavy use or dry weather, don't worry—they can easily be repaired.
Ask our team about:
- Lawn repair mixes
- Grass seed
- Lawn feed
- Sprinklers and hose accessories
Watch Out for Summer Pests
Warm weather brings gardeners outdoors—but it also encourages aphids, slugs and other unwanted visitors. Check plants regularly so problems can be dealt with before they spread.
If you prefer wildlife-friendly gardening, we stock a range of natural solutions to help keep your garden in balance.
Create an Outdoor Space You'll Love
July isn't just about plants—it's about enjoying your garden too.
Whether you're entertaining friends, relaxing with a good book or enjoying family barbecues, now is the perfect time to add those finishing touches. Visit us for beautiful pots, garden ornaments, outdoor lighting and seasonal accessories that will help transform your outdoor space.
Visit Rowena Garden Centre This July
Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, our friendly team is always happy to help.
From colourful summer bedding plants and hardy shrubs to quality compost, feeds, tools, pots and garden decor, we've got everything you need to keep your garden flourishing throughout July.
So why not pop in, enjoy a browse, and let us help you make the most of your garden this summer?
We look forward to welcoming you to Rowena Garden Centre soon. Happy gardening!
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