With the arrival of sunny and warm weather (and an unexpectedly large amount of rain for May) the garden will start to come to life. As the flowers of Spring bulbs begin to fade away new colours being to emerge in the shape of Summer flowers. Soon everything will be in full bloom.
Finally, summer is here, and your garden is in full bloom. There’s lots to do in the garden in June including lots of watering and weeding and even harvesting some fruit. We share our advice on what to do in the garden in June.
1. Climbing plants like honeysuckle and clematis will be grasping to whatever they can in order to support themselves. As they grow bigger, thicker and heavier, stems can start to stray from the main plant. Tuck wayward branches into the main stems of the plant or tie them loosely so they continue to grow in the right direction.
2. The general rule of thumb when feeding plants is ‘little and often’. Too much and too strong can cause damage to plants. About once a week should suffice. Early morning or evening feeds are best as it gives time for absorption before being scorched in the hot summer sun.
3. As the weather begins to heat up you may need to increase your watering schedule. Bedding plants and borders will need a good thorough soak once a week and hanging baskets and pots will dry out much more quickly so a daily dose of water will keep them looking fresh.
It is best to save watering to evenings so that the soil can absorb the moisture without the heat of the sun causing it to evaporate or burn the plants.
4. You can start to deadhead roses from now through until the end of Autumn. Cut off each dead flower head when you spot them.
5. The wet and warm weather create optimum growing conditions for many plants, however the gardeners’ nemesis- weeds- also flourish at this time of year. Regular weeding will help keep pesky weeds at bay and the use of herbicides can help keep gravel and patio areas looking clear.
6. Time to pick your strawberries. By harvesting strawberries more will grow so get out there and pick to your hearts content.
7. Enjoy some social time. After waiting for so long there is no better time to get out and enjoy socialising in the garden. For an early morning cup of coffee or an evening beer and to enjoy a picnic lunch or juicy burger, your garden is ready and waiting to host your social time and for you to sit back and enjoy the benefit of all your hard work.