With summer starting to get into full swing (although the rain might make you think otherwise!), there's plenty to keep gardeners busy this month.
Our team are hard at work getting stuck into the various jobs across the site needed to keep everything at Yorkshire Lavender looking beautiful. We thought we'd share a few of the things you can be doing in your own garden to set you up for success this season.
From pruning to planting, here's a few of the essential tasks to tick off your list in June.
General garden maintenance
Empty, mix and refill compost bins to speed up decomposition
Spray roses showing signs of disease, such as black spot or powdery mildew
Trim fast-growing hedges every six weeks over the summer
Dig out perennial weeds, such as bindweed, as soon as you spot them
Feed lawns with a liquid or granular lawn fertiliser
Make the most of your flowers:
Add sturdy canes to your tall perennials for support as they grow
Continue planting summer bedding in pots and borders, and water regularly
Pinch out the tips of fuchsias and bedding plants to encourage bushier growth
Give hanging baskets and other containers a liquid feed every few weeks
Fill any gaps in borders with pots of tall bulbs, like fragrant lilies, for instant colour
Add pond marginal plants, such marsh marigolds.
Fabulous fruit and veg
Cover developing and ripening fruits with netting or fleece to protect from birds
Spread mulch around crops such courgettes to hold in moisture
Go on regular snail hunts, especially on damp evenings
Tie in new shoots of blackberries, raspberries, and other cane fruits
Apply tomato feed regularly to crops, including tomatoes, courgettes and chillies
And let's not forget your indoor plants ...
Start feeding houseplants once a week with liquid fertiliser, until autumn
Water house plants regularly as the temperatures and light levels increase
Repot houseplants that have become pot bound
Move house plants away from windows to prevent scorching from the sun
Put houseplants outside in a warm, sheltered spot to enjoy the fresh air and light
Looking for more tips and tricks to take you through each season? Gardener's World has you covered with this handy seasonal checklist.
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