June To Do

Planting – Use larger containers to avoid frequent waterings. Plant summer blooming perennials and annuals. Keep hanging baskets out of afternoon sun.
Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets – Move to keep out of afternoon sun if possible.
Vegetable Gardens – Enjoy your harvest of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc. Keep an eye out for pests. Provide water for birds nearby, as they sometime peck your fruit and vegetables seeking out moisture.
Mowing – Raise lawn mower blades to cut 3 inches high to retain moisture and prevent diseases and pests.
Weeding – Keep up with weeding in early morning hours. Make sure areas are mulched properly.
Pruning – Pinch tips of coleus to avoid flowering and encourage bushier and compact growth. Remove spent blooms on spring and summer annuals to promote new blooms. Remove any diseased or insect damaged foliage on plants.
Fertilizing – Fertilize containers and vegetable beds are needed with slow release organic fertilizers.
Water – Deep root watering on trees, lawns and shrubs is best. It encourages roots to move down into the soil where they will be less susceptible to moisture changes. Avoid frequent short periods of watering. Keep your azaleas well watered as this is the time of year they are setting next years blooms.
Pests – Keep an eye out for pests as well as beneficial insects in your vegetable garden. Pick off pests by hand. Check for snails and slugs early in the morning, when they are active. Pests are very active this time of year, so check your garden daily!
Orchids – Don’t let roots dry out on orchids outside. Shady spots with filtered sunlight are best. Fertilize with a weak liquid solution for orchids.
Birds – Change water regularly in bird baths and keep them full.