Summer is just around the corner! June brings longer days, ample sunshine, and the perfect conditions for plants to thrive. However, it also introduces scorching temperatures and the need for diligent care. Let’s dive in and learn how to keep our gardens blooming and flourishing throughout the summer!
From deadheading to planting warm-season vegetables to scouting new pests, there are a lot of new things we need to do for our gardens this month. Check out what chores we recommend:
- Monitor rainfall and water appropriately. As the weather gets warmer, you may need to increase your watering frequency.
- Clean up yard/garden.
- Replenish mulch, if needed.
- Plant pumpkins this month in time for Jack-O-Lanterns at Halloween.
- Dig up and divide irises.
- Replant warm-season vegetables as you harvest.
- Finish pruning spring-blooming shrubs before it gets too hot.
- Check for bagworms and other pests. If you find a pest you are unsure about, snap a photo and send it to your county agent or take a sample to your county extension office.
- Thin fruit trees (apple, peach, nectarine, and pear) to one fruit every six inches. This will encourage larger fruits with more flavor.
- Deadhead perennials.
Find all the details and get some great advice in the June Garden Guide.
Contact your agent for advice that’s specific to Carroll County, Arkansas.