July Brings long sunny days, warm evenings, and a burst of life in Irish gardens. Whether you are enjoying your morning coffee or hosting family BBQ's, ther is plenty to keep your garden thriving this month. Here are is my top July ideas to keep your outdoor space looking beautiful and feeling excited about your garden.
DIY Jobs for July
- Dead head spent Flowers - Keeps your beds looking fresh and encourages more blooms, especially roses, geraniums, and petunias
- Weed boarders weekly - trust me that 10 minutes a week will save you hours of weeding
- Stake tall plants – Delphiniums, dahlias, and sunflowers benefit from extra support as they grow heavier with blooms.
- Trim hedges lightly – add shape before growth slows later in summer.
Products & Furniture to Add This Month
July is the perfect time to refresh your garden furniture, ready for sunny afternoons and evening gatherings.
🌞 Dining Sets & Tables – Create an inviting outdoor dining space for family meals or drinks with friends.
🌞 Loungers & Recliners – Ideal for sunbathing, reading, or simply enjoying your garden in comfort.
🌞 Benches – Tuck a bench under a tree or in a quiet corner for peaceful morning coffee moments.
🌞 Shelters & Parasols – Stay shaded during midday sun with sturdy parasols or create a dedicated entertaining zone with a pergola or shelter.
🌞 Outdoor Sofas & Modular Sets – Perfect for larger gardens, offering relaxed seating to accommodate guests in style.
Adding quality furniture not only makes your garden more comfortable but creates purposeful zones for relaxing, dining, and hosting.
Planting Jobs This Month
🌱 Plants to Plant Now
- Salvias & Verbena bonariensis – Add vibrant colour that lasts well into autumn.
- Late summer bedding plants – Fill any gaps with dahlias, cosmos, or zinnias for bold blooms.
✂️ Plants to Prune or Deadhead
- Roses – Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat flowering.
- Sweet peas – Pick regularly to keep them flowering.
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Lavender – Lightly trim after flowering to keep plants bushy.
🌿 Plants to Feed or Care For
- Container plants & hanging baskets – Feed weekly with liquid fertiliser to maintain healthy growth.
- Tomatoes & cucumbers – Feed with a high-potash feed for good fruiting.
🌸 Standout Plant Ideas to Buy for Summer Colour
- Agapanthus – Tall blue or white blooms that thrive in pots.
- Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ – Striking red flowers perfect for borders.
- Hydrangeas – Reliable colour for shady spots.
Fun July Ideas
🔥 Easy BBQ Tip: Marinade chicken thighs in lemon, garlic, and rosemary overnight for juicy, fragrant grilling.
🍹 Summer Drink Idea: Serve pitchers of elderflower cordial with sparkling water, mint, and lemon slices for a refreshing alcohol-free option.
Quick Garden Recipe: Toss fresh garden peas, broad beans, and mint with crumbled feta and olive oil for a light summer salad.
