July Gardening Tips for the Pacific Northwest
Last updated: July 7, 2014
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Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the sun. Whether your getting out and weeding the flower beds, planting vegetables or just watering your lawn, today we are providing the tips you need to know to keep your yard exquisite all summer long.
This week we are sharing about gardening tips for the month of July in the Pacific Northwest region part of the country.
July Gardening Tips
Landscaping Tips
- According to Oregon State University, make sure your lawn gets about a half inch to an inch and a half of water.
- The most efficient way of watering your lawn is to water deeply and less frequently.
- The best way to beat weeds is by getting them early. As soon as you see any sign of weeds in your garden make sure to pull them.
Fruit and Vegetable Tips
- Plant beets, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, kale and peas this month for a winter harvest.
- The Old Farmers’ Almanac suggests to add cow manure or compost to your asparagus and rhubarb beds.
General July Gardening Tips
- Due to the summer’s heat this time of year, you have to watch for diseases and pests.
- The best time to water your trees, lawn, vegetable gardens, flowers and plants is in the morning. Water deeply and less frequently.
- To help reduce weeds, add mulch around flower beds, trees and shrubs. This will also help to retain moisture in the soil. Better Homes and Gardens recommend layering the mulch about 2 – 3 inches deep.
- Watering is critical this time of year. For best results we recommend installing an aeration tube – a direct to root watering system. These tubes come in different sizes for your trees as well as your garden.
Your Turn
What are you doing in your garden this week? Let us know your plans in the comment section.
Have a wonderful week and make sure to come back on Wednesday for Beginner Gardening Wednesday when we provide a tutorial on how to grow an herb garden in mason jars.
