July is best month to plant bright pink flower in a sunny spot & it adds a splash of glamour to the garden in autumn

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Plus, other gardening tasks to do in July
GARDEN GEM July is best month to plant bright pink flower in a sunny spot & it adds a splash of glamour to the garden in autumn
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GARDENING enthusiasts will find plenty of jobs to do in July to prepare for the autumn.
With temperatures soaring, many Brits will be outdoors and now is the perfect time to get on with some gardening tasks.
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Gardening experts shares a flower you should plant now
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Nerine have a long-lasting bloom in Autumn in a beautiful pink colour
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When it is 35C degrees outside, autumn might seem like a distant future.
But a gardening expert has revealed that July is when you should start planting flowers for the colder seasons.
Jamie Shipley, managing director of Hedges Direct, suggested that people plant bulbs that bloom in the autumn, such as pretty-in-pink nerine, to get ahead of the game.
She told GB: "These flowers love a sun-baked spot at the base of a sunny wall."
Nerine has a long-lasting bloom, with its bright pink flower adding colour to your garden.
According to The Royal Horticultural Society, nerines are 'great for adding a splash of glamour to the autumn garden" as they produce "flowerheads in particularly vivid shades of pink, as well as bright white and red.'
Before planting, make sure to pick a warm, protected location, such a bed next to a sunny wall, in soil that drains well and holds moisture for hardy nerines.
Nerine bulbs should be planted 10cm apart, with the neck of the bulb visible above ground.
Ideally, spread a coating of grit around them.
They prefer to be planted alone in clusters as opposed to being mixed up with perennials.
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You can leave bulbs undisturbed in the ground to grow and flower.
The only time you need to tend to nerines is when lumps get crowded and flowering starts to wane.
At this time, you might want to split and replant them.
Nerine can become extremely dry if planted at the base of a wall since they are protected from the rain.
Water them once a week during dry weather throughout April to July.
The foliage naturally fading is a good indication to stop watering.
Jamie also added: "There are plenty of gardening jobs to get done during July.
"Weeding, deadheading, and tying in will help plants look their best, plus being on the lookout for pests and keeping sustainability in mind when it comes to watering and mowing."
According to the expert, this time of year is a good opportunity to tie in young growth on all your vertically growing plants that require a support.
Jamie also urged gardeners to remove faded or spent flowers from their plants.
Last but not least, gardeners should mow the lawn in July, making sure to increase the cutting height.