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Things to Plant in June Flower Plants: Ajuga, Balsam, Wax Begonia, Blue Daze, Boltonia, Chocolate Plant, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb, Copper Plant, Cosmos sulphureus, Gomphrena, hibiscus, Periwinkle, Portulaca, Purslane, Rudbeckia Hirta (Gloriosa Daisy), Salvia, Sedum, Stokes’ Aster, Torenia (Wishbone Flower), zinnia. FLOWER SEEDS: Balsam, Blue Lace Flower, Castor Bean, Celosia, Cleome, Cockscomb, Coleus, Cosmos, Cypress Vine, Dahlia (Dwarf), Feverfew, Four-O’Clock, Gaillardia (Blanket Flower), Impatiens, marigold, Moonflower, Morning Glory, Periwinkly, Portulaca, sunflower, Tithonia, Torenia, Vinca, Zinnia. BULBS: Amaryllis, Canna, Crinum, Gingers, Daylily, Liriope, Monkey Grass, Rainlily. VEGETABLES: ALL Month: Malabar Spinach, Okra, Southern Pea, Sweet Potato, Peanut, Pummpkin. Start transplants indoors for fall tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. Things to Do in June Fertilize: Fertilize annual bloomers with 1 cup of balanced fertilizer per 100 sq.ft. Rich compost, manure tea and fish emulsion are some organic options. Yellowing leaves near the tip of Azalea shoots indicate a lack of iron. Check soil pH and treat with iron supplement. Feed roses and young fruit trees with a nitrogen fertilizer. Feed established annuals and perennials with a high nitrogen/low phosphorus fertilizer such as 12-5-10. WATER: Water all planted areas deeply but infrequently during dry periods. Water outdoor potted plants daily. LAWNCARE: Mow every 5-7 days, leaving the clippings on the lawn. Raise mower setting to reduce stress to turf in summer. Water during the cool of early morning. Avoid weed killers when temperatures are above 85 degrees. DISEASES/PESTS TO LOOK FOR: Watch for chinch bugs in the sunny areas of your lawn, especially near streets and driveways. Call the Extension Service for recommended treatment. Bagworms and webworms can be treated with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). For scale insects, including mealy bugs, use summer oil or horticultural oil. Check for spider mites; spray with insectidical soap. PRUNE: Remove spent flowers from daisies, daylilies, cannas and other summer flowers. Remove fruiting cames from blackberries after harvest. Tip prune new canes at 4’ to ppromote branching. Prune dead and damaged wood from trees and shrubs as needed. Cut geraniums back place in light shade. Do not prune oak trees at this time since the beetle that carries oak wilt is active now and may enter any cuts you make. Other Things to Do in June Prepare fall garden beds. Remove old tomato, peper and strawberry plants from beds. Replenish mulch. |
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