As July gets underway in Lincolnshire, there are ample activities to keep horticultural enthusiasts occupied. One key task in the fruit gardens involves apple and pear trees, often laden with more fruit than they can support to maturity. This excess is due to a natural occurrence known as the ‘June drop’. Still, further pruning is essential to stimulate a plentiful harvest during the next season. By removing surplus fruits congregating too closely together, each remaining fruit will have the opportunity to grow to its full size.
For those passionate about their blooms, July is a month for extending the vibrant displays that brighten outdoor spaces. Whether you’re nurturing beautiful roses or perennials that grace the flower beds of Lincolnshire, maintain your floral shows through regular deadheading – the process of removing faded blooms – to encourage continual flowering. Supplement this with frequent application of liquid fertiliser, which will assist your plants in flourishing throughout the summer months.
Lincolnshire is renowned for its expansive and picturesque lawns, which will require regular mowing during July. During dry spells, consider raising your mower blades slightly to support the grass during periods of heat stress. Should the grass take on a brown hue, there’s no cause for alarm, as it will revitalise with the onset of rain, which is seldom absent in Lincolnshire for long.
Greenhouse owners too must manage the heat. As the Lincolnshire sun can lead to soaring temperatures, it can cause plant stress. Implementing solutions like shade netting or coating glass with shade paint can combat this. Ensure to keep the greenhouse doors open and regularly moisten the floor to create a cooler environment more conducive to the growth of your plants.
By following these recommendations, Lincolnshire’s gardening community can be sure to maintain lush and productive gardens throughout July.
This story has been adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.telegraph.co.uk.
