The Garden of Eaden: July 2025

Five Mistakes to Avoid growing Agapanthus - Nile Lily or African Lily

Agapanthus are one of my absolute favourite flowering, hardy perennials. The exotic architecture of their blooms combined with some of the deepest of blues and plant can produce make it an absolute must for the summer garden - at least it does in my opinion.

However to get the very best performance out of your Agapanthus flowers, English horticulturist Simon discusses his Five Mistakes to Avoid growing Agapanthus - Nile Lily or African Lily.

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Five terrible pieces of gardening advice for July - EVER!

Wow, if you have been knocking around the gardening industry then you are bound to have come across some absolutely terrible gardening advice! In this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses five of terrible pieces of gardening advice that appear to be making the rounds in the horticultural industry for July.

Cut these Plants Back Now in July, Before it's too Late. Prune, Trim

For most people, gardening in July is more about enjoying the garden rather than doing any actual work in it. However, there are a number of time sensitive cuts that will need to be made in order to improve the health or your plants and to ensure fantastic flowering displays in the following season. So in this vide, English horticulturist Simon discusses which plants he regards needs to be cut during this months.

Does the Canna Lily Prefer Sun or Shade

Canna lilies are a great addition not just for the exotic garden but for any garden if you are looking for great cold hardiness, long lasting booms and architectural foliage. But which position will they prefer, full sun or a more shady position. In fact, if most of your garden is shaded will you still be able to grow these magnificent plants? In this video English horticulturist Simon, checks out his canna lilies which have been growing in the shade for the past few years so you can see how they have faired.

Ernest 'Chinese' Wilsons search for the Regal Lily - Lilium regale

Ernest "Chinese" Wilson is renowned for introducing the Lilium regale, or regal lily, to the Western world. He first collected it in 1903 and then again in 1910-1911, when he faced a near-death experience during a landslide while collecting the bulbs. The plant is native to western Sichuan Province in China. This video is just a small part of this mans plant hunting history.

Monty Don's Top Ten Garden Jobs for July

The warm sunny days of July are here and if there isn't a seasonal drought then there will be plenty of tasks to do in the garden. So to make sure you get to grips with those jobs that can be seen as a priority we discuss Monty Don's top ten jobs for July.

Alan Titchmarsh's Top Five Favourite Drought Tolerant Plants

With a summer of scorching heatwaves and widespread hosepipe bans, many gardeners here in the UK are struggling to keep our gardens watered for fear that many of their beloved plant swill die from a lack of water. So in this video, English horticulturist discusses Alan Titchmarsh's top five favourite drought tolerant plants.

How to grow Thunbergia alata from seed - Growing Black Eyed Susans like ...

The Black-Eyed Susan is an absolutely gorgeous summer flowering annual climbing plant. Native to eastern Africa it can be a little difficult to germinate Thunbergia alata in the UK due to the higher temperatures required to initiate germination' However, English horticulturist Simon explains step by step how he grows these plants from seed.

Monty Don's Urgent Warning for Your Garden Plants! I was Shocked

Along with the summers heat come the inevitable summer storms, and this year is no exception. This is a cause of concern for Monty Don as real damage can occur to those susceptible plants that have not been given enough support in the garden. In this video English horticulturist Simon discusses which plants Monty Don has named as being at risk, as well as sharing his own selection of plants.

Never Cut these Plants back in July!

Garden plants will be growing at their fastest rate in July - assuming you have had any rain this summer. This means that many plant can seem to become overgrown and therefore require some sharp-bladed maintenance. However, before you consider pruning, or seriously cutting back any of your garden plants remember that there are some species that you really should not be touching at this time of year. In this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses which plants you should never cut in July as well as the reasons why.

Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing the Bottlebrush Plant - Callistemon

A native to the more temperate regions of Australia, especially along the east coast, Bottlebrushes - Callistemon species and cultivars are both a fascinating and exotic group of plants that can be grown successfully in the miler regions of the UK. However, you can experience problems with them if you don not plant them with their specific requirements in mind, So in this Video English horticulturist Simon discusses his five mistakes to avoid when growing the bottlebrush plants so that you can enjoy growing Callistemon in their very best condition.

Alan Titchmarsh's Top Five Shade Loving Plants

If you are struggling to find suitable plants to grow well in the shade arras of your garden then check out Alan Titchmarsh's top five favourite plants for shade.

Never make these gardening mistakes in July

July can be a difficult time in the garden. Everything seems to be coming in to flower, everything looks like it needs watering and everything seem to need cutting back. However, with so much going on it is easy to make some serious mistakes. So in this video, English horticulturist Simon discuss the most common mistakes that are made in the garden in July. Hopefully that way much heart ache can be avoided.

How to Take Cuttings from Angels Trumpet - Brugmansia and Datura

The Angel's trumpet (Brugmansia and Datura species and cultivars) is one of the easiest plants to propagate. So easy that even with just a simple glass of water you can take numerous cuttings and have them rooted in a matter of weeks! To find out more just check out how English horticulturist Simon successfully takes cuttings from his Angel's trumpet - from preparing the cutting material to producing a fully rooted plant.