Garden Calendar: June

Planting

• Plant Crape myrtles in bloom to be sure of color.
• Replace turf in deep shade with ground cover: Liriope, Ajuga, or Jasmine.Set out Caladiums in shady areas.
• Plant summer annuals Ageratum, Cockscomb, Impatiens, Marigolds, Sunflowers, Four-o'clocks, and Periwinkle.
• Plant Tomatoes late this month to insure harvest late into fall. Cherry Tomatoes are a choice that are heat tolerant.
• Choose Daylilies now that they are in bloom for planting in your garden.
• Divide and replant Iris, cut leaves back to 6 inches after transplant.
• Plant Zinnias and Marigolds now for a second crop of flowers.
• Plant Snapbeans, Lima beans, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Peppers, Squash, Tomato plants.
• Gladiolus planted now will give lovely fall blooms.

Fertilizing

• Fertilize Camellias with Azalea-Camellia fertilizer if not done earlier in the year.
• Fertilize Bermuda and Zosia grass.Fertilize Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Zuccines monthly with 5-10-10.
• Fertilize annuals and perennials.

Pest Control

• Mow lawn in the morning to reduce the chance of starting Brown Spot (fungus).
• Remove Zinnias with powdery mildew and replant.

Pruning

• Prune Oleander after blooming ends.Pinch Dahlias and Mums to assure a compact growth habit.
• Remove blackberry fruiting canes after harvest. Prune new canes to encourage side branching.
• Faded flowers should be removed from Daisy, Daylily, and other summer flowers.
• Prune out dead and damaged wood from trees and shrubs.

In Bloom

• Ageratum, Althea, Balloon Flower, Bee Balm, Begonia, Blackberry Lily, Butterfly Weed, Coreopsis, Cornflower, Fevervew, Funkia, Gladiolus, Hollyhock, Japanese Iris, Lily, Nicotiana, Petunia, Phlox, Rose Scabiosa, Shasta Daisy, Sweet Pea, Verbena, Butterfly Bush, Golden-rain Tree, Hypericum, Mimosa, Stewartia, Sourwood, Vitex, Yucca, Jasmine, Crape myrtle, Daylily, Geranium, Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Impatiens, Lantana, Morning Glory, Oleander, Plumbago, Portulaca, Purslane, Salvia, Veronica, Dusty Miller, Four O'clock, and Zinnia.