Nourish these 7 blooms and veggies in July - nourishing in July enhances flower growth and enhances crop yield in autumn
As July rolls around, it's time to give your garden a nutrient boost to ensure a bountiful display of flowers and a successful harvest of fruits and vegetables. Here are some key plants to focus on during this fertile month.
**Dahlias** thrive with a liquid fertilizer high in potassium and phosphorus, similar to tomato feed. This will help enhance blooming and prevent excessive foliage growth. Feed your dahlias every two weeks, especially if they are in pots.
**Sweet Peas** also benefit from a regular feeding of a liquid fertilizer high in potassium and phosphorus. Regularly picking and deadheading flowers will encourage more blooms.
**Annual Flowers and Foliage** can be maintained with a water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks, or slow-release granular fertilizers as per the label instructions. Ensuring consistent moisture levels and full sun will promote vibrant growth.
**Perennials** should be fertilized just after their peak bloom season to help strengthen the plant for the summer and upcoming cold seasons. Balanced or slow-release fertilizers are ideal for this purpose.
**Tomatoes and other vegetables** like cucumbers and squash benefit from regular fertilization with a balanced fertilizer or one tailored to their needs.
When applying fertilizers, it's best to do so during cooler times of the day, such as early morning or late afternoon, to enhance nutrient absorption. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers on flowering plants to prevent excessive foliage growth.
**Lilies** benefit from feeding in both spring and summer, especially those growing in pots, to ensure the best flowering display. Fertilizing lilies helps with flowering and also benefits the bulb as part of its preparations for winter dormancy.
**Sweet peas** can extend their flowering season by being fed with a liquid fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus every couple of weeks.
**Zucchini** require fertilizing in July to produce a bumper harvest of fruits. An organic, balanced all-purpose fertilizer like the All Purpose Flower and Vegetable Plant Food available at Amazon is suitable for this purpose.
Remember, **organic liquid fertilizers** for tomato and vegetable plants are recommended for use every 2-4 weeks. An organic fish and seaweed fertilizer can be used on both flowers and vegetables.
Plants in containers or hanging baskets can use nutrients quickly and need regular fertilizing.
Lastly, take some time to sit back and enjoy your garden space during July. It's important to remember that July is a busy month in the garden, requiring weeding, feeding, watering, deadheading, and pruning.
By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to a thriving garden this July. Happy gardening!
Incorporating the recommended fertilization techniques can significantly enhance your home-and-garden lifestyle during July. Regular feeding of dahlias, sweet peas, annual flowers and foliage, perennials, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and lilies with appropriate fertilizers, as suggested, can lead to a bountiful display of flowers and a successful harvest. Moreover, maintaining flower beds with proper nutrients contributes to a more vibrant and appealing home-and-garden lifestyle.
