June Garden Checklist: Keep Your Garden Thriving This Summer
June is peak gardening time in the UK. With long days and warm weather, everything’s growing fast — and that means your to-do list is too. But don’t worry. With a bit of regular care, your garden can thrive beautifully this month. Here’s what to focus on:
1. Water Smart
Plants are thirsty now, especially in pots and baskets. Water deeply, early in the morning or late evening, to avoid evaporation. Use mulch around beds to keep soil moist and reduce weeds.
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2. Weed Little and Often
Weeds grow fast in June. Don’t let them take over - pull them up while they’re still small. A quick session every few days saves hours later.
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3. Keep an Eye on Pests
Warm weather brings aphids, slugs and mildew. Check under leaves daily. Use organic solutions like hand-picking, nematodes or soapy water sprays. Remove any diseased leaves right away.
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4. Sow and Grow
There’s still time to sow quick crops like lettuce, radishes and beetroot. Plant out courgettes, sweetcorn, beans and tomatoes if you haven’t already. Tie tall growers like peas and cucumbers to supports.
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5. Harvest Often
Pick regularly to keep plants productive. Strawberries, early potatoes, salad leaves, peas and broad beans are all ready now. Don’t let anything go to seed!
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6. Deadhead for More Flowers
Snip off faded blooms on roses, lupins, sweet peas and more. It encourages new flowers and keeps borders looking fresh.
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7. Tidy Lawns and Hedges
Mow weekly, raising the blade slightly in hot spells. Trim hedges now that nesting season is winding down, and tidy lawn edges for a crisp finish.
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8. Look After Wildlife Areas
Top up ponds, remove blanket weed, and trim overgrown oxygenators. Keep compost heaps healthy by balancing green and brown waste and turning regularly.
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June is busy — but incredibly rewarding. Stay on top of the basics, and you’ll enjoy a garden bursting with life all summer long.