June is a top month for garden lovers. Everything is in bloom, the days are long and the outdoors is flourishing. At the same time, it is an important month to take good care of your garden so that you can enjoy it all summer long.
What to do in the garden in June?
1. Water smartly
Water your plants early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation. Potted plants can be placed in a saucer to help them retain water. It is better to water thoroughly once a week than a little bit every day. Water more often in high temperatures.
2. Pruning and maintenance
• Cut away faded flowers to encourage new flowering.
• Hedges such as boxwood, privet or beech can now be pruned into shape.
• Lavender can be cut back lightly after the first flowering.
3. Fertilize = more flowering
June is a month of growth. Give your plants extra nutrition, such as organic fertilizer for flowering plants, vegetables or lawn. This way they stay healthy and bloom longer.
4. Pests? Be there in time
Snails and aphids can cause quite a mess. Set snail traps, use cocoa shells or organic granules. Aphids are easily removed with a jet of water or a natural remedy such as neem oil.
5. Think about your holiday now
Are you leaving soon?
• Place pots together in a cool place.
• Ask a neighbor to water.
• Or use an automatic watering system.
Plant inspiration for June
June is the time to add colour. The soil is warm, the nights are mild and the flowering is in full swing. Here are our recommendations for this month:
• Ornamental grasses: provide movement and structure in your garden with ornamental grasses such as Stipa tenuissima or Pennisetum. They are low-maintenance and combine beautifully with perennials.
• Coneflower (Echinacea): a colourful summer bloomer that also attracts butterflies and bees. They bloom for a long time and are drought resistant.
• Agapanthus (African lily) With its tall stems and spherical blue or white flowers, agapanthus is a real eye-catcher. Beautiful in pots or in groups in the border.
Gardening for nature starts with your choice of plants. By planting more flowering plants for pollinators, you contribute to a healthy living environment – and you enjoy a lively garden full of buzzing and fluttering.
