Time to reap the rewards of gardening. Lie back, suitable refreshment at hand – and plan for another year. Whatever chores are taken in hand, the best time is early in the day. Not too early, however. Allow the foliage to dry from overnight dew, irrigation or precipitation. Brushing past and through wet foliage is an excellent way to spread fungal diseases.
Weeding and watering are the main preoccupations for the gardener this month. Pay special attention to containers. They can dry out amazingly fast under warm, windy conditions. A 10-inch-diameter hanging basket might have been soaked earlier but by late afternoon will be showing signs of distress.
