Seven Gardening Tasks for June

As summer approaches, June is a crucial month for garden maintenance, fostering plant growth and ensuring a vibrant display. Samantha Richards, a garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop, recommends seven essential gardening tasks to undertake before June 20:

  1. Tie in New Rose Stems: Secure the new stems of climbing and rambling roses to supports to encourage growth and flower production.

  2. Take Hydrangea Cuttings: Snip 10cm of new, non-flowering hydrangea shoots, remove lower leaves, and place in soil with rooting hormone to propagate new plants.

  3. Plant Summer Bedding: Continue planting summer flowers such as geraniums, sweet peas, and marigolds in pots or borders, and water them regularly.

  4. Water Containers and Hanging Baskets: With warmer weather, ensure these are watered consistently, adjusting frequency based on temperature.

  5. Water Outdoor Plants Daily: Check soil moisture before watering to avoid over-watering, especially following spring showers.

  6. Move Citrus Fruits Outside: Transition citrus trees outdoors, maintaining humidity with gravel-filled saucers of water and misting in the mornings.

  7. Care for Houseplants: Regularly water houseplants and clean their leaves to ensure they remain healthy during the warmer months.

In addition to these tasks, ensure you prune certain plants in June for continuous blooming:

  • Weigela: Prune after flowering by cutting stems below the flowers and possibly removing some older stems.
  • Sweet Peas: Regularly prune spent flowers to encourage ongoing blooming.

Following these guidelines will help maintain a healthy and visually pleasing garden throughout the summer.