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It's been a hot summer in the UK so far. How is your garden faring? Read our latest advice on watering during heatwaves, drought-resistant gardening and vegetable care to help your plants thrive. Make plans this summer with a visit to an RHS Garden for an unforgettable family day out on the Brick Explorers garden trail, and take advantage of the Great British Summer Savings on children’s garden entry and meals until 1 September. For a floral extravaganza, celebrate all things gardening at one of our annual flower shows later in the season. Happy gardening! Inspiration for your garden
How to reduce your water use during a heatwaveHot weather can put both plants and water supplies under pressure. Discover practical ways to reduce water use, prioritise watering and help your garden cope during periods of heat and drought. 
Why bronze fennel is the all-rounder your garden needsA regular star at the summer RHS Flower Shows, this designer perennial will create drama and a pollinator paradise in your borders and container displays. It’s brilliant for wildlife, looks after itself and is edible too! Summer highlights at RHS Gardens
Must-see momentsThere's no better place to be this season. At RHS Wisley, the Oudolf Landscape, planted in 2024, has filled out, with drifts of perennials thriving in the hot, dry weather. Taking centre stage at RHS Hyde Hall is the newly redesigned Floral Fantasia garden, with a cast of vibrant blooms. Seek out the calm, cool waters of the Lake at RHS Rosemoor, with its colony of waterlilies. Further north, the Kitchen Garden at RHS Bridgewater is bursting with life, offering abundant harvests and rich biodiversity. At RHS Harlow Carr, the newest wildflower meadow in front of the Harrogate Arms Café is a summer delight, with wildflowers found in the Yorkshire Dales. 
Summer holiday fun: Brick Explorers | From 11 JulDiscover and learn with incredible wildlife sculptures inspired by the plants, animals and fungi that call our gardens home, and made from hundreds of thousands of bricks. Dates and sculptures vary by RHS Garden; images shown are illustrative. 
RHS Garden Flowers ShowsRHS Hyde Hall Flower Show | 5 – 9 Aug Join us for the ultimate summer day out, with floral displays, specialist nurseries, inspirational expert talks and the chance to buy from a fantastic choice of exhibitors. For more of what's on at RHS Gardens, click hereGardening tips for July
Summer prune applesSummer pruning apples and pears allows sunlight to ripen the fruit and ensures good cropping the following year. It’s used for restricted forms such as cordons and espaliers. Learn more 
Keep deadheadingDeadheading is the term used for the removal of fading or dead flowers from plants. It is done to keep plants looking attractive, and it encourages more blooms. Learn more 
Check for clematis wiltClematis wilt is a fungal disease of clematis, particularly of those with large flowers. The fungus causes rapid wilting and, in severe cases, can kill the whole plant. Learn more For more gardening to do in July, click hereMore to explore
Make more of your garden Whether it’s pots, borders or small spaces, the RHS Grow app gives you practical ideas and simple steps to keep things thriving all season long. 
Learn more about the plants you love Deepen your plant knowledge with an RHS Qualification. Whether you grow in a garden, in pots or simply want to understand horticulture better, discover flexible study options and build confidence for your next step. 
RHS Glow 2026 tickets on sale now Experience our gardens in a whole new light as they come alive in an immersive festive spectacle. Adult tickets from £7.50, children from £5.50, available online (prices vary by RHS Garden). Book now for the best dates and lowest prices. Membership supports our work as a charity.As a charity, we rely on membership and donations to fund our work - to train the next generation of horticulturists, inspire a passion for plants in schoolchildren, find solutions to environmental challenges and maintain our beautiful RHS Gardens. 
     
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