Diana's Garden Centre

Garden Calendar

June

The warmth of June and the longer days are here! Now you may sow those tender crops that are hard to transplant out of doors. You may also transplant the pre- started warmer season crops, remembering that when these seeds germinate in your garden that you may have to thin out the seedlings. When the weeds start to appear, I suggest you take a sharp how and slice the weed at soil level. Other weeds such as dandelions and rhizomatous grasses you should take your time to ensure that you dig and carefully remove the whole root or it is certain that hey will re- grow! June is the time we are allowed to plant our tuberous begonias outside, you should also finish planting your tubs, pots and containers .You may move tougher houseplants to a shady spot outdoors now. Your annuals should all be planted at this time.

When the blossoms fade, you may prune early flowering shrubs, do not forget to do what you must to remove any insect disease that may be harming your garden.

A little reminder to tie up or stake your climbing plants!

A last June tip is that you may want to raise the cutting height of your lawnmower, if the weather becomes too hot and dry, or a thin application of a mulch layer from your mower are two ways to help you preserve some precious water . Keep in mind that a layer too thick of mulch on your lawn will prevent rainwater from getting to your plants roots!