It's Still Not Too Late: What to Plant in the Garden in July

According to experts, it's time to pay attention to potted garden plants with closed root systems. It's important to choose the right fertilizer and not forget about abundant watering to help plants survive the heat. The team at Derevo Park explains what you can plant right now.

Roses

In July, roses are already blooming, so there's no risk of over-sowing. Strong and well-established ones will adapt well to their new location if you prepare the planting hole in advance and take proper care of them.

Perfect combination for a flower bed: roses + aromatic herbs (sage, catnip, lavender), which can also be planted in July. Such a flower bed looks strikingly beautiful, and the scent of aromatic herbs repels pests from roses.

To fill in the lower layer before the flower bed expands, you can plant cosmos seeds: they germinate quickly and bloom beautifully, and will also look harmoniously.

Gravelats, Astilbes, Irises

Play with the color palette by choosing the shades you want based on already blooming buds: if you plant these plants in spring, you might make color mistakes.

They look great together: Siberian iris and lemon lily.

Japanese Spiraea

Among the most low-maintenance and long-flowering plants. They come in various shades: from snow-white and soft pink (Alpina, Little Princess) to rich burgundy (Darts Red).

Interesting effects can be achieved by sorting and planting plants in color waves.

Astilbe Varieties

A low-maintenance and eye-catching perennial that looks great even after blooming.

There are over a hundred varieties of this plant. If it's important to select plants in a specific color palette, it’s better to plant them in summer during blooming rather than buy 'a cat in a bag'.

Astilbe is a good companion for roses. It shades the lower part of the bush and helps retain moisture.

Coniferous and Other Plants

You can plant almost any conifer species with closed root systems (i.e., those sold in pots) on your plot. However, it’s best to do so only if you have prepared the planting area, proper fertilizer, and shade (if you plan to plant in full sun).

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As for vegetable crops: you won’t be able to harvest a great yield of radish, but it’s better to focus on various types of lettuce and aromatic herbs.