What to Do on the Dacha in July: 6 Important Garden Tasks

Recently, we told you what you can plant in July. But planting is not the only task: we've compiled a checklist of important tasks that you shouldn't neglect.

Get rid of weeds

Carefully hoe the beds and flower beds and mulch the soil. Weeds won't grow here, and it's also beneficial for the soil: it will be protected from temperature fluctuations and unexpected drought. We explained more about this here.

Check fruit trees

In July, fruits on the trees are already ripening, and the branches become heavy. Check all supports and attachments to ensure they can bear the weight of the fruits.

Collect all fallen fruits and remove rotting ones — they should be taken off the site and buried deep in the ground. Otherwise, insects living in the rotting fruits will destroy the entire harvest.

Don't miss the harvest

Raspberry and black currant will soon ripen, and the ripe berries will fall quickly. So check the bushes as often as possible and pick everything that is ready. By the way, other types of currant may remain on the bush for a long time.

Also, don't forget to prune and treat shrubs for parasites after harvesting.

Fertilize the soil and water plants

While the weather doesn't delight us with sunny days, it can change at any moment. Calculate the necessary amount of water for the soil using special calculators (here's one of them). You can read more about how to water plants properly in our article.

Photographer: Mari Vilen

Prune faded flowers

If the stem is soft and the flower is small, you can pinch it off. But it's better to cut the flowers with pruners so as not to damage the stems.

Dig up bulbous plants

This should be done in the middle of the month on dry and sunny weather. Sort them by variety, dry them under a shelter, and remove the roots. Then sort them into boxes with labels.