Episode 4: July - Beautiful Borders, Blooming Roses & Harvesting My First Potatoes

July is when my garden is positively blooming. From flowers in the borders to produce in the veg patch, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. In this video I show you all the key jobs I do in my garden in July to keep it looking good for the rest of summer. ALAN IS USING: Compost from Melcourt - https://rb.gy/oztvas Seeds and Potato growing bags from Fothergills - https://rb.gy/rvkrp6 Tools from Spear and Jackson - https://rb.gy/6wl4lh Potting bench, Harvington Bench and Table and Bench Dining Set from Forest Garden - https://rb.gy/0ihsne & https://rb.gy/5jasou Summer bulbs and Seed Potatoes from Taylors Bulbs - https://rb.gy/pvahhs All watering products from Gardena - https://rb.gy/ud9afv Outdoor plants and accessories from Blue Diamond Garden Centres - https://rb.gy/0ehb4p In this video I give you tips on maintaining borders including: Dead heading and supporting border perennials so they keep flowering and don't topple over. Weeding, Watering and top dressing my beds and borders to keep annual weeds at bay. Using plant supports to keep my bigger perennials from falling over. Filling gaps in the borders with ground cover plants I give you tips on watering including when to water, how to water and what to use in different parts of the garden. I show you my favourite roses in my garden and how to plant a rose in a pot. I reveal my first potato harvest and give you tips on keeping your fruit and veg patch ticking over across the summer. And finally, when your containers get a little tired, how to give them a boost with an organic liquid feed. ALAN'S GARDENING BOOKS: https://www.penguin.co.uk/search-resu... My name’s Alan Titchmarsh, and I’m absolutely delighted to welcome you to my YouTube channel! I’ve been a gardener for over 60 years and I can safely say that gardening is one of life’s greatest joys, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Whether you have green fingers or just starting out with your very first window box, join me in my garden for practical tips, step-by-step guides, and plenty of friendly advice to help you make the most of your garden — large or small. So pop the kettle on, pull up a chair (or a trowel!), and join me each week as we celebrate the wonderful world of gardening together. Subscribe now and let’s get growing! 🌱 🎵 ALL MUSIC BY NARRATIVE MIND 🎵 https://www.narrativemind.co.uk/ #AlanTitchmarsh #GardeningTips #GardenDesign #PlantCare #GrowYourOwn #OutdoorLiving #GardenAdvice #Horticulture #HomeGardening #GardeningForBeginners