WHAT TO DO NOW
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July

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Plant of the month: Meadow
19°C Average day temperature
86 mm Rainfall, 30-year mean
21:56 Sunset on the 1st
16.3 h Daylight on the 1st

This month’s care guides

What to do in the flower garden, the veg patch, the greenhouse, the lawn and among the trees and shrubs
ALL CARE GUIDES
Garden planning adding viburnum plicatum is great for a May garden CARE GUIDE

Be inspired by Spiraea colour

Paul Maher writes abut the stunning Spiraea ‘Goldflame’, that is well suited to our Irish climate. A shrub that brings colour in

CARE GUIDE

Caring for Trees, Shrubs, and Roses during Summer

Pruning and Maintenance Prune early flowering shrub roses and ramblers that have finished flowering by removing some of the shoots that flowered.

perennials geranium rozanne CARE GUIDE

Enduring bloom | Perennials

For some perennials it’s all about making a brief but showy appearance – just think of the satiny bowls of oriental poppies

CARE GUIDE

Flower Care in July

Watering and Feeding Water containers and baskets frequently, even daily if the weather is hot and dry. Feed plants in pots and

CARE GUIDE

Fruit, Vegetable, and Herb Care in July

Sowing and Planting Repeat sow salad vegetables that mature quickly. Sow spring cabbage, especially in the northern half of the country. Plant

CARE GUIDE

Greenhouse and House Plant Care in July

Watering and Feeding Water and feed greenhouse plants regularly to maintain strong growth. Be sure to water plants in pots or grow-bags

Gardens open this month

Real gardens across the island worth a visit right now
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