🏡July Garden Checklist - Hot Summer Gardening

[@JimPutnam]

I'm sure I missed things in this video. Feel free to add other ideas to the comment section. Thanks for watching.

[@patriciagiles5833]

Hi Mr. Putnam. I heard your nursery closed. Is that true? If so, was it because of the pandemic?

[@JimPutnam]

I closed my nursery a couple of years ago actually. A developer built houses on that land. I have another space to build, but I decided I didn't want to be tied to a nursery anymore.

[@patriciagiles5833]

@@JimPutnam I see. Thank you.

[@marilynmontes8560]

In Florida, July is when we get the most rain, so we need to make sure we turn the sprinklers off, the plants drown almost every day so its always a challenge. July is also our fertilizer ordinance month, so that the fertilizer doesn't run off to the lakes or underground water supply. Some professionals have the credentials to do so, because they know which components are banned, such as nitrogen.

[@Funshine4u]

I really needed this video today. Looking forward to your drip installation video series. Thank you!!

[@neardeathstar]

The composting mulch tip probably saved me from a total disaster. What a legend

[@AlauriaAB]

I pruned about 2 feet off of some of my (20 year old very well established, very overgrown) azaleas back in late April after the flowers died off. I can't believe how beautiful they look right now with all of their new growth! They're going to be so full again next spring, and I can't wait! lol Thanks to you, I also realized that the "holly" I thought was doing poorly isn't a holly at all! It's a leatherleaf mahonia and the new growth on it this year is beautiful. I'm trying to propagate a new one (along with a few other shrubs) right now from clippings.

[@kimmcdonagh6756]

Great content! Definitely interested in irrigation set-up & propogation! Keep up the good work!

[@sharonjamesmcgee5696]

I am too. Please talk about the very basic part of hooking up to city water. What options do we have?

[@kyonglee2715]

Very useful tips. I really like your videos because they're also applicable and helpful for someone who has smaller garden or limited resources. Thank you.

[@lisawalters5482]

Awesome. We are doing our first fall/winter garden this year. Zone 8a central Texas. I’m finding July by end is going to be busy seeding, and then planting in sept/oct. wish me luck! Lol. Thanks for all your advice each month on what to do or get done. I usually have things I don’t get to, but it really helps for the most part. Enjoy your channel so much. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

[@ElizabethM824]

Thanks for doing these monthly videos!

[@glennsutherland4895]

Jim thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@jgwood10]

Hey Jim, July is such a hot, humid month here in VA. It only gets worse in August. I basically walk around the yard and check for plants that are being eaten by bugs or critters and organically spray them. I have an azalea that needs to be replaced but I won’t do that until at least September. Thanks for the video.

[@jazzcanada2001]

EXCELLENT VIDEO JIM....As always I learn a lot of things from you....Very clear and you touch a lot of those most important things. I will be looking forward in July for the Drip system. I do not have one, and I would like to learn more on it.....I water manually and I noticed some of my plants have those white stain from hard water....I do not know how to install a drip system from scratch. Hoping I would learn more from you....Thank you so much Jim......

[@meredith3588]

Great information! I look forward to these monthly checklists.

[@loriswain8140]

I’m looking forward to the irrigation videos. I’ve added some new beds and would like to reduce my time of hand watering.

[@squidsquiddly5970]

Thank you these were super helpful tips! I had to go out and look and sure enough I had suckers on some of my trees that had to go. Also "something WEIRD" I live in zone 6b and was given a pink oleander bush as a gift by someone who did not realize how far north I lived. Those are super tropical plants and I was SURE it would just be a one year thing ... well.... IT CAME BACK. It grows out from the base/bottom during spring after I hack it back to about 9 inches and it gets like 2 feet tall before winter, even has flowers at the moment. Have you ever heard of this? I thought it was bizarre. It is in a sunny/sheltered spot. People are always asking me what it is and getting a shock when I tell them.

[@junesmart7352]

Good, good info. I like the place you are standing during the last part of the video. Nice shrubs in the background. Didn't know to remove lower foliage of tomatoes as they are harvested. Thanks for that tip.

[@terriebutler6737]

THANK YOU JIM !!! I love the tip on pruning on new plantings. Love your videos Jim 🌳🌳🌳🐕

[@jordanyeager9220]

Get em Jim! 🌿 🌹

[@dl2623]

The Japanese Beetles came with a vengeance in my garden last week and have been gobbling my poor rose shrubs (like 4-5 to a bloom...arghh). I can't believe how hungry these pests are! I too try my best not to treat with insecticides but gotta do it (organically). One beneficial plant I have growing is Virginia Creeper and the beetles seem to be chomping away at that. I'm very ok with them feeding on that since the birds are nesting in it as well! Thx for all the great info!

[@katiekane5247]

Got bad here in Georgia too, really doing a number on my morning glories & zinnia. I just brush them off into soapy water & pick off leaves that are really ugly, plenty of leaves left to keep plant happy. Strangely, not on my moon vine, same family & growing together. Heard Jenny at Creekside say Pentas seem to be resistant to Japanese beetles, will include more of them next year. At least we know they won't last all summer but really annoying atm!

[@ellowery2526]

Yes! I'm in North Georgia. They've attacked my Cannas.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Heavy here in N GA too. They have sprayed our whole neighborhood because it ‘s so heavy.,They are on mostly my roses even with me spraying organically . They needed the synthetic this time to get a gripe on them.

[@taylorshiver3284]

New plant addiction, and your content is great. Keep it up!

[@xiomaramartinez3212]

Taking notes 📝 thanks for your help m garden and I appreciate it

[@jcking6785]

Lots of good info for gardeners new to growing veggies, like me. I’ll be bookmarking this video for future reference. Thanks!

[@ellowery2526]

Great video, Jim! I plant all through the summer as well, even hydrangeas, lol. Thanks so much!

[@janiefunk5144]

I watched your older irrigation videos before setting up my own drip line for the first time. You gave me all the info I needed to get everything hooked up without issue. Looking forward to more videos on the topic. Thanks for all you do!

[@PDAV5]

Great info! Thanks Jim!

[@jennifernash4638]

The Japanese Beatles right now are killing me! My new knock out rose is taking the brunt of it, poor thing. I sprayed neem oil on it last night but I saw more today. Anyway, I know they'll be gone soon. Thanks for the reminder that I need to divide my irises this month. That whole bed needs a lot of love - volunteer gum trees have rooted in there and continuously cutting them back isn't working, so I'll need to dig up the roots while I'm working.

[@jessicanazario4137]

I enjoy these checklists videos. I can listen to you for hours on tips!

[@katiekane5247]

I've found new planting, especially in hotter months, need deep watering. If you don't have drip, get a cheap hose end cut-off valve & set it up to drip at the edge of the hole. Just wetting the first 2 inches of soil promotes root growth that's not deep enough for overall health. I keep my eyes peeled for ragweed seedlings, they pull up easy if still short & each one you pull won't make seeds, or allergies. I pull them up along my dirt road when I walk the dog, neighbors must wonder about me!

[@nekovero93]

🤭

[@carolinamoonslilenglishgar8580]

Thankyou, could listen to your advice all day Jim :)

[@kieutpie7914]

I love these monthly checklist videos!!! So sooo helpful. Thank you!

[@pragueinbloom1110]

I´m so glad you mentioned the second round of annuals - I´ve recently been hesitant about sowing some annuals when we´re in full summer, so I´m really happy to know it´s still ok :-)

[@Tofog22000]

Good recommendations regarding the mulch! This year is the first time I put down mulch and I have areas that I missed. Also good to know I can seed more Cosmos.

[@happytrails1963]

Thanks for the video checklist! Wow that helps so much. I'm a plant newbie and you answered so many questions I had.

[@clarechomyn9686]

Very informative, thank you

[@Dr.Wael.Alrifai]

Fantastic videos Jim, keep it up.

[@shervegas]

Yeah, Florida is super hot. I wake up an water my plants around 7am and its hot.

[@sassafras7870]

Looking forward to your composting video!😊

[@jaysgardenjournal]

Awesome tips!

[@dinoraportillo6863]

great information as always thank you Jim

[@cherylgreenfarb8044]

Love the checklists

[@paulettea1133]

Thank you love these checklist videos and thank you for the tip on sedums!

[@slane_design]

Very helpful!!! Thanks!

[@CTYankee66]

Great series! Thanks :-)

[@normanrobitaille8520]

Quick question love your channel by the way I bought a bunch of encore azaleas this year kind of went a little crazy I plan on bringing them inside in the winter I’m in zone four putting them under grow lights will they still grow flower or do they need a doormat. I put regular azaleas under the lights in the winter they do just fine great actually

[@lmbarnes3]

I just got a bag that was composting.

[@Tara-sf7uu]

Speaking of potatoes, I have a question...have you ever heard of termites getting into grow bags of potatoes? I didnt fill my grow bags with woodchips or mulch, just compost and soil. But when I tipped my bags, they were full of termites.

[@junesmart7352]

Is it possible they were earwigs, not termites? This is my first year to experience earwigs, and I initially thought they were termites (which I have never experienced, either).

[@Tara-sf7uu]

@@junesmart7352 hmmm ill check to be sure, Ive never seen an earwig up close. I do use inaturalist alot so I can probably get an ID for it there

[@daiseegray9110]

Great info

[@stephaniestewart9396]

What causes tomato leaf curl? Fruit looks very healthy and the leaves are dark green no discoloration. Just the curling???

[@autumnroberts3086]

My tomatoes aren’t really productive. Lots of greenery growth but little flowers seen. I’m in 9a Central California

[@SunnyCLT]

That could mean there are not enough pollinators around? also you can try Bonide bloom set spray, it is a spray that contains some hormone that stimulates fruit plants to set flowers.

[@Flower_hoarder]

🌸🌼🌺🌹🌻GOOD INFO‼️

[@grantbayley100]

great for summer but at the moment we are getting throu winter

[@SunnyCLT]

lol

[@lrieke8300]

Jim, We have 1 leaning Hydrangea panticulata candy apple. Leaned first year too and others have not. Is it OK to replant now during which would line up base trunk better? THANK YOU. Love the tours..........

[@lisahenning4504]

My mums are in full bloom. Do I cut them down to get fall blooms?

[@tonyauitzetter146]

Great tips! I live near Raleigh and all the chrysanthemums I planted last fall are in full bloom right now. If I cut them back after they are done flowering, will they bloom again this fall?

[@Graycat1735]

Great info! I will go ahead and plant some zucchini and just pretend like it's the second round.😂 How many years apart should tomatoes be planted in a space? Thanks for all you do!

[@mrmjeber]

Would it still be okay to partially or hard rejuvenate prune some mature overgrown yews right now? I've read late winter to spring is best and have been slowly pruning them all spring to reduce size. I cut one leggy one down to a little over a foot in Feb/March and it has already sent out fluffy new growth but wonder if it's too late to continue now.

[@herbertnewman4595]

Are you using hardwood chips for mulch? Thought I saw some when you where showing a clip about moisture in this video.

[@svetlanamas8204]

Hello Jim, I leave here in SC and I'm a new gardener, can you tell me if it good to trim thuja at this time of year? Thank you

[@estherlista]

How you control the bernuda grass that's so close to your plants?

[@milliebutterfly]

I need this answer as well. Bermuda grass is the worst.

[@ishq2111]

Hello, my hydrangea are on eastern side of the house and gets sun until 2 pm, the leaves look wilted, is there anything I can do? Plz help.. how much sun does it need? I am in Georgia btw....

[@milliebutterfly]

Are you watering regularly?

[@joistevens4454]

I adore crepe myrtle trees but the Japanese beetles just attacked them this year! Some of my trees were too high for me to hand pick them off. Any suggestions thanks

[@pamquick9037]

Japanese beetles can be killed by 4 0’clocks. The 4 o’clocks are poisonous to them when they eat any part of this flower.

[@ericaalvarado9959]

Any info on growing Lavender? I can’t grow it to save my life. I live in eastern NC and I just recently moved her from my front porch where she was dying to my back porch but she is still dying. It’s not my first lavender. I just don’t know how to take care of it

[@nekovero93]

I have the same problem as well, they are not cheap..🤔

[@jeffm.2119]

Where’d you get that shirt? Nice.

[@JimPutnam]

House of Swank. The best shirts

[@jeffm.2119]

HortTube with Jim Putnam thanks. Also, i really hate the constant battle with bermuda grass.