Yes! you can plant in the month of July. One thing to remember is that you must keep your newly planted flowers watered and the roots cool, regardless of what drought tolerance they may have, until their roots are established. As long as you are vigilant and keep them watered you should not have any problems. Make sure you are watering
enough to reach the plants roots.
enough to reach the plants roots.
Be on the look-out for various pests and diseases. If you think you are having a problem, I would suggest getting a sample of the bug or diseased plant and take it to you local garden center or Clemson Extension for proper identification and what to use to deal with the problem.
If you haven't already, fertilize your vegetable garden. Select good tomato/vegetable food fertilizer and follow the directions on the box.
Deadhead your flowers to keep them blooming. This includes Crepe Myrtles, Chaste trees, Butterfly Bushes and the like.
Keep and eye on your container gardens. Most need water everyday this time of year. If you happen to let it dry out to much, make sure and give it a good soaking so as to wet all the soil and not just the outside edges.
After the 2nd week in July don't prune your azaleas. Azaleas will now begin to set their buds for next springs blooms.
Continue with your weekly/bi-weekly spraying of your roses for black spot.
