July gardening chores• Stay cool—do the hardest work in the coolest hours, either early in the morning or early evening. Wear a hat and sun protection and drink plenty of water. • Don’t let bugs get the upper hand. Check your plants every few days and remove any new infestation, preferably by hand or with an organic soap. • Obey any water restrictions, but when you can, irrigate deeply and keep a thick layer of mulch on your plants. • Plan for a fall garden. Toward the end of the month, start cool-weather vegetables indoors in a cool, sunny place. | 
