Here comes the month of June, and with it, the promise of beautiful sunny days. It’s time to take care of your garden and consider all the activities that you can carry out there this summer. To not forget anything and make the most of your green space, follow our list of things to do in the garden in June:
1. General Garden Maintenance
The beginning of June is ideal for carrying out a general maintenance of your green space. Here are some of the tasks to tick off your list:
- Regularly mow the lawn, adjusting the cutting height according to the temperature (shorter when it’s hot, longer when it’s cool).
- Water your plants and flowers, especially when it’s very hot. If possible, do it early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid rapid water evaporation.
- Hoe and loosen the soil around your plantings to promote their growth.
- Prune the shrubs that have already bloomed to stimulate their next flowering.
- Remove the weeds that could compete with your cultivated plants.
2. The plantations of the month of June
The month of June is the opportunity to plant the last varieties of vegetables and flowers to enjoy a colorful garden all summer:
- The latest plants of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, zucchinis or cucumbers
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- Aromatic herbs such as basil, coriander or tarragon
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- Summer-blooming annuals such as marigolds, zinnias, begonias or petunias
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Don’t forget to label your plantings to track their development and know the period of harvest or flowering.
3. Phytosanitary treatments
In June, it is important to protect your garden against diseases and parasites that could affect your plants:
- Regularly check the health status of the leaves, stems and fruits of your plantations.
- Treat your fruit trees and vegetables preventively with environmentally friendly fungicides.
- Fight against pests (aphids, slugs, caterpillars…) using organic products or by introducing helpers (ladybugs, toads, birds) into your garden.
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4. Pruning and Trimming Work
July is often synonymous with holidays, so it may be wise to carry out the main pruning before this period:
- Trim the hedges so that they maintain a beautiful shape all summer
- Prune the sprouts (non-fruiting branches) of fruit trees to promote fruit ripening
- The climbing plants like roses or clematis need to be guided and secured to their support in order to control their growth
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The staking of climbing vegetables
Some varieties of vegetables need support to climb straight and optimize space in the garden. Consider setting up a trellising system for your tomatoes, cucumbers, climbing beans or squash now.
5. Preparing the vegetable garden for summer harvests
In June, your vegetable garden is filled with appetizing vegetables and it’s time for you to get organized to harvest and savor them:
- Plan your harvests according to the maturity dates of each vegetable, indicated on the planting labels.
- Consume vegetables quickly after harvesting them to take advantage of all their flavors and nutritional qualities.
- Set up a storage and preservation system for abundantly harvested vegetables, such as jars or the freezer.
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6. Creating Relaxation and Leisure Areas in the Garden
To fully enjoy your green space during the beautiful days, arrange relaxation and leisure areas according to your desires:
- Set up a dining area and barbecue to share good times with family or friends.
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- Play with volumes and colors by creating flower beds, hanging planters or by installing decorative elements (fountains, statues…).
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By following this checklist for the month of June in the garden, you will put all the odds in your favor to have a pleasant and rejuvenating summer in touch with nature. Take this opportunity to introduce yourself to new ecological gardening practices, such as mulching, rainwater harvesting, or creating a composter. Your garden will only be more beautiful, and you will thus help to preserve our environment.