As winter arrives learn what to plant in the garden in July with our top planting picks for a flourishing garden. Learn what grows best in your region this month.
What to plant now in Australia?
Check out our regional zone planting guide. Find which zone you are in on the map.
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Tropical (North Qld, NT & WA)
HERBS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES: asian greens, asparagus crowns, beans (french and climbing), beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, celery, chives, coriander, kohlrabi, lettuce, mint, onion, parsley, potato, radish, rocket, silverbeet, spring onion, swede, tomato, and turnip.
FLOWERS: alyssum, calendula, candytuft, cineraria, coleus, hollyhock, impatiens, linaria, lobelia, marigold, nemasia, pansy, salvia, statice, stock, sunflower, viola, and zinnia.
Subtropical (South-east Qld & Northern NSW)
HERBS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES: artichokes (globe), asian greens, asparagus crowns, beans (french and climbing), beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, celery, chives, coriander, endive, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mint, onion, parsley, peas, potato, radish, rocket, silverbeet, snow peas, spring onion, swede, tomato, and turnip.
FLOWERS: alyssum, aquilegia (columbine), calendula, candytuft, carnation, cineraria, coleus, dianthus, hollyhock, impatiens, linaria, lobelia, marigold, nemasia, pansy, polyanthus, poppy, primula, salvia, statice, stock, sunflower, swan river daisy, sweet william, viola, wallflower, and zinnia.
Arid / Semi-Arid (Outback & dry inland areas)
HERBS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES: artichokes (globe), asian greens, asparagus crowns, broccoli, cabbage, chives, endive, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mint, onion, parsley, peas, radish, snow peas,, swede, and turnip.
FLOWERS: candytuft, carnation, dianthus, lobelia, pansy, rosy sunray, stock, swan river daisy, sweet william, and viola.
Warm Temperate (Sydney, coastal NSW & Victoria, Adelaide and Perth)
HERBS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES: artichokes (globe), asparagus crowns, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, celery, chives, coriander, endive, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mint, onion, peas, potato, radish, snow peas, spring onion, strawberry, swede, and turnip.
FLOWERS: aquilegia (columbine), calendula, candytuft, carnation, cineraria, dianthus, hollyhock, linaria, lobelia, marigold, nemasia, pansy, polyanthus, poppy, primula, rosy sunray, stock, swan river daisy, sweet william, viola, and wallflower.
Cold Temperate (Melbourne & cool highlands)
HERBS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES: artichokes (globe), asparagus crowns, broad beans, coriander, endive, English spinach, lettuce, mint, onion, peas, radish, and snow peas.
FLOWERS: lobelia, polyanthus, primula, and rosy sunray.
A few points to remember:
During the month of July, as plants enter their resting phase, it presents an excellent opportunity for pruning. If you have trees in your garden, we have put together a guide to pruning trees to help you choose the right tool for pruning and knowing what to prune. If you have a smaller garden, a good pair of secateurs will do the job. The Wolf-Garten Bypass Secateurs are ideal for trimming green foliage with precision. If you have eucalyptus or dead wood, the Wolf-Garten Anvil Secateurs are perfect for tackling dead branches. Our guide to buying secateurs to help you get the best tool for job.
Winter is a great time to clean, sharpen and oil tools. If you’re always misplacing your tools, wrap bright coloured tape around smaller garden tools to find when you put them down in mulch, leaf litter etc.
Take advantage of the cooler temperatures to engage in the hard physical work required to improve your soil and create a solid foundation for healthy plant growth. A great option is to blend in Munash Organics Rockdust, which can effectively revitalize the soil by replenishing essential nutrients and strong foundation.
With less hours of sunshine, watering your plants becomes less frequent, making it easier to manage. However, it’s crucial to be mindful of how you water your plants. Direct the nozzle towards the soil to prevent frost formation on the foliage. Using a watering can like the Burgon & Ball Waterfall Watering Can with its gentle rose, you can precisely deliver water to the soil. This ensures that the roots absorb the moisture, promoting healthy growth.
Now is the time to dig out any broad-leaved lawn weeds such as cudweed and dandelions before they start to produce flowers and seeds.
