Gardening Jobs for June
Summer is here at long last - all be it, slightly less sunny than usual, but we are still delighted with all the vibrant colours and offerings of summer.
The list of summer gardening jobs keeps getting longer throughout the warmer months so if you’re unsure what to do in the garden this June, see our list of June gardening jobs.
What garden jobs need to be done in June?
Now that early summer bloomers are coming to an end, it’s time to get pruning. Pruning helps to redirect nutrients to the other parts of the plant to encourage new shoots, blooms and growth.
Wisteria blooms have been out in full over the past couple of weeks and the displays are as beautiful as ever. Now is the time to prune wisteria. Pruning back about 20cm helps to promote flowering next spring. Use a pair of clean, sharp secateurs, cutting at a downward angle to prevent waterlogging.
Tall growing perennials may need some additional support as they grow - use a sturdy cane to support plants such as hollyhocks and delphiniums.
To keep the garden vibrant and full of colour, continue planting summer bedding plants in borders and pots. Some great options are geraniums (which can be brought inside over winter), busy lizzies and calibrachoa. In warmer weather, make sure you water regularly.
Removing wilted flowers from your rose plants is also known as deadheading. The process to help divert the nutrients that were once assisting the flower to thrive can now be directed to making more flowers instead of making rose hips.
It also keeps your rose looking its best throughout the summer and prevents diseases. Use a good pair of sharp, sterile pruning secateurs for pruning jobs. For more tips on rose pruning, see our rose pruning guide with David Austin Roses.
Summer is a great time to give your pots and baskets a good feed. Use a liquid fertiliser every couple of weeks to encourage flowering.
Gardening jobs in the greenhouse
During the summer, you should increase ventilation and shade in the greenhouse to prevent overheating and wilting, especially on hot days. Open windows and doors and create shaded spots.
If you’re growing tomatoes in your greenhouse, make sure to water regularly as this will prevent the fruits from splitting.
Sow herbs in pots to grow in the greenhouse or a windowsill. Great for herbs such as parsley, coriander and basil.
General Garden Maintenance
Compost - Empty, mix and refill compost bins to speed up the decomposition process
Hedge maintenance - Trim fast-growing hedges such as privet, checking for nesting birds before you start any trimming or pruning. Make sure when you’re trimming hedges, you’re using the right tools. Start with a Henchman Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder to keep you stable and level on any terrain.
Weeding - Remove weeds as soon as you spot them. Make sure to dig out the roots.
Lawn Care - Feed lawns with liquid or granular lawn fertiliser to keep them looking lush and green.
Fruit protection - Cover developing and ripening fruits with netting or fleece to protect them from birds.
Disease checks - Spray roses showing signs of disease, such as black spot or mildew.
Indoor Gardening
Your houseplants should be thriving in the warm weather, but there are a few tasks to complete to give them a helping hand.
- Feed your houseplant with a liquid fertiliser, once a week, until autumn
- Water more frequently
- Plants with large leaves, such as yuccas, fiddle leaf figs and Swiss cheese plants, wipe their leaves as they can easily gather dust.
- Ensure house plants are not getting scorched by the summer sun. Move away from a window or move to a less sunny spot.
Wildlife Gardening
Wildlife gardening this June becomes less about feeding up animals and more about creating shade and giving them a refuge to rehydrate.
Ensure bird baths are full to give garden birds a place to bathe, drink and cool down.
Encourage pollinators into the garden by planting lavender, aster, sunflowers and coneflowers. This will attract more bees and butterflies into your garden.
Create an amphibian refuge by placing some logs in a shady area, and stuffing the lower layer with fallen leaves and moss. This will make a cool, damp shelter for frogs, newts and toads.
Gardening with Henchman
If you’re looking for more gardening tips see our monthly gardening guides. Want to get some gardening inspiration? See our Pinterest.
Are your gardening tools looking a little sad and in need of some TLC? See our garden tool maintenance guide.
