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 thing to do: we've compiled a checklist of essential tasks that you shouldn't ignore.

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 sudden drought. You can read more about this here.

Check fruit trees

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

Collect all fallen fruits and remove rotten ones – they should be taken off the plot and buried deep in the ground. Otherwise, insects living in rotting fruits will destroy your 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's ripe. 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 is one of them). You can read more about how to water plants properly in our article.

Photographer: Mari Vilen

Prune wilted 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 pruning shears to avoid damaging the stems.

Dig up bulbs

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