June

Friday, 30 June 2017 08:58

Written by The Webmaster

Plant out annual summer bedding plants now the risk of frost has passed.
Plant up containers, hanging baskets and planters now the risk of frost has passed.
Continue to thin out drifts of hardy annuals if they're overcrowded.
Lift and divide clumps of snowdrops and bluebells once the leaves start to yellow.
Lift and divide overcrowded clumps of bulbs.
Keep newly planted trees and shrubs well-watered whilst they establish.
It's not too late to sow seeds of annual plants - for a full list of annuals that you can still sow now see our what to sow and grow page.
Pinch out the tips of your Fuchsias to encourage a bushy habit and more flowers.
If any of your hanging basket plants have become leggy or misshapen, simply trim the excess off - this will encourage bushy growth.
As soon as your sweet peas start to flower, keep picking them to encourage more blooms.
Dead-head your roses if they are repeat-flowering types. Otherwise leave the seed heads on for decoration.
Cut back bulb foliage as soon as it has died down naturally.
Harvest flower heads from your lavender plants to use in baking or as a garnish to your meals!

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