Top 5 Garden Tips for June: Keep Your Garden Thriving This Summer

June marks the beginning of summer, and your garden is likely bursting into life. With longer days and warmer temperatures, now is the perfect time to nurture your outdoor space. Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables, or simply maintaining a neat lawn, here are our top 5 garden tips for June  to help you get the most from your garden.

1. Deadhead Blooms to Encourage More Flowers

As flowers begin to fade, deadheading (removing spent blooms) is essential to keep your garden looking fresh. Focus on plants like:

• Roses

• Lupins

• Delphiniums
  Removing old blooms encourages the plant to redirect energy into producing more flowers—a simple trick for a longer, more vibrant display.

2. Water Early and Mulch to Conserve Moisture

June can bring dry spells, so it’s important to water your garden wisely:

• Water early in the morning or late evening to avoid evaporation.

• Apply mulch (e.g., bark or compost) around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

This is especially helpful for container plants and hanging baskets, which dry out faster.

3. Sow and Harvest Seasonal Veg

June is a busy month in the vegetable patch. You can:

• Sow: Carrots, beetroot, lettuce, spring onions, and radishes.

• Harvest: Early potatoes, strawberries, broad beans, and spinach.

Try succession sowing every 2–3 weeks to ensure a steady crop all summer long.

4. Keep an Eye Out for Pests

Warmer weather also brings out garden pests. Common culprits include:

• Aphids on roses and beans

• Slugs attacking tender seedlings

• Caterpillars on brassicas

Use natural pest control methods such as companion planting or introducing beneficial insects like ladybirds.

5. Trim Hedges and Shape Shrubs

Now is the time to tidy up formal hedges (like box or privet) and prune spring-flowering shrubs:

• Use sharp shears or hedge trimmers for a clean cut.

• Prune shrubs like forsythia and flowering currant after they’ve finished blooming.

Regular maintenance now helps promote healthy growth and keeps your garden neat for the rest of the summer.

Final Thoughts: Your June Gardening Checklist

To summarise, here’s what to do in the garden in June:
✅ Deadhead flowers
✅ Water wisely & mulch
✅ Sow summer veg
✅ Monitor for pests
✅ Trim hedges & shrubs

With these June garden tips for UK gardens, your outdoor space will be ready to flourish all summer long.

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