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June Gardening Calendar
June is the time of year to trim your Big Leaf
Hydrangea, Oak Leaf Hydrangea, and Gardenia after blooming. After trimming, use
an Azalea and Hydrangea fertilizer and add a new layer of mulch for the summer
and fall months. The flower buds are set in the fall months for summer months
blooming.
Your cool season vegetables have already started
to bolt (bloom), which alerts the gardener the season is over for cool season
vegetables. You can either pull out the vegetables or till them into the soil
to enrich.
We can start thinking about planting winter
squash, pumpkins, gourds, okra, and southern peas.
There is still time to plant tomatoes, peppers,
eggplants, and watermelons.
It is always a good idea to monitor your garden
for insects and diseases. Early detection is the key. When you are uncertain of
the insect or disease, take a sample to your local garden center or nursery.
Fertilize tomatoes every two weeks with a calcium enriched fertilizer. The calcium will be listed on the label.
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In June, there are numerous perennials in stock at your local garden center. A perennial is defined as a plant lasting more than two years. Asclepias (milkweed) is one great perennial that is gaining popularity. Milkweed is the host and nectar plant of the Monarch Butterfly. Last year the Monarch Butterfly was put on the endangered species list. As gardeners we can start incorporating Milkweed (Asclepias) into our gardens. Asclepias do extremely wonderful in containers for the apartment gardeners. We have to act now and quickly. Buy you plants or seeds now. The Monarchs need our help.
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Deadhead perennials to get a second flush of blooms.
Color annuals
and Tropicals are blooming
brightly at your local garden center. Start thinking about starting your
container gardens and color bowls to place around your deck, patio, or outdoor
living area. Tropicals know how to be the heat of summer and will bloom continuously
till first frost.
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