Garden experts reveal four top tips for keeping stunning summer garden in June
There are four things you can do to make sure you make the most of June to help your garden flourish, according to experts.
June is a spectacular month for gardening, with many plants in bloom and looking fresh.
The longer days and the summer solstice provide ample time to enjoy the beauty of the garden.
But what should gardeners be focusing on this month?
Erica from The Bressingham Gardens writing for Muddy Stilettos offers four top tips to ensure your garden remains picture-perfect throughout June and beyond.
Here are some of this expert's top tips to get your garden in tip-top shape this month.
1. Plan Ahead and Sow Biennials
June is the ideal time to sow biennials such as foxglove and honesty. While these magical plants add charm to any garden, they require some forethought.
Additionally, now is the perfect time to dig up and divide snowdrops.
At Bressingham, they have created stunning drifts of thousands of snowdrops starting from just one small clump.
This simple task of sowing and dividing can significantly enhance the garden's future blooms.
2. Gift Cuttings to Friends and Family
June is an excellent time to take cuttings from your garden and share them with loved ones.
Plants such as salvias, hydrangeas, pelargoniums, mint, lavender, and rosemary make wonderful gifts.
This act of sharing not only spreads the joy of gardening but also helps in propagating new plants, making it one of the most rewarding garden jobs of the month.
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3. Tidy Up and Prune for Better Blooms
After the wisteria has flowered, it’s time to tidy up. Cutting back all the long shoots from this year can be beneficial, and these cuttings can be woven to make wreath bases for later use.
It's also a great time to prune and rejuvenate spring-flowering shrubs, ensuring more flowers for the next year.
For plants like dahlias, corncockle, cornflower, snapdragons, zinnias, asters, strawflower, and penstemons, pinching out the lead shoots will promote stronger lateral shoots, resulting in abundant blooms that are less likely to flop.
Don’t forget to deadhead repeat-flowering roses for a continuous display.
4. Harvest and Utilise Homegrown Rhubarb
Make the most of any homegrown rhubarb.
Regularly picking (or pulling) rhubarb encourages the plant to produce more tender stems.
June is the perfect time to get creative with your rhubarb harvest. Consider making rhubarb parfait, panna cotta, rhubarb and elderflower compote, rhubarb cordial, or a delicious crumble.
Additionally, pick or deadhead annuals to prevent them from going to seed.
