6 essential gardening jobs to do this week before August begins – or it might be too late

Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, designed by Nick Burton and Duncan Hall.

As the curtains close on a gloriously sun-drenched July, the summer season chugs on, and the list of gardening jobs continues to grow.

August is looming large, and many of us are hurtling through our summer gardening checklist, but with just a handful of days left in July, some July gardening jobs require action before it's too late.