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We’re back with the latest instalment of the STIHL garden guide! This month, award-winning gardener, Jane Moore, showcases jobs to do in your garden in June in the STIHL June Garden Guide video.
🔶 Planting Out
June marks the perfect time to indulge in the joy of gardening by planting out various tender plants that have been patiently waiting for the warmth of summer. From beloved bedding favourites like Pelargoniums and Verbena to versatile half-hardy plants such as Cosmos and Salvias, this is where Jane shows her tips for summer planting in her garden.
🔶 Bedding plants
Bedding plants are quick and easy to grow which makes them ideal for pots and hanging baskets. To ensure optimal growth, consider these quick tips:
1. Opt for larger plant pots, allowing plants ample room for root growth and a larger volume of peat-free compost to retain water effectively.
2. Ensure proper drainage by elevating containers on feet, bricks, or wooden blocks to prevent waterlogging.
3. Enhance moisture retention in the soil by incorporating wool pellets into the compost, along with a slow-release fertiliser.
4. Select plants that thrive under similar conditions as your garden, such as sun-loving varieties like Pelargoniums, Verbena, and Catmint. Foliage plants like grass can provide excellent accents to complement the vibrant blooms.
5. Embrace a Mediterranean aesthetic by adding succulents to your plant pots.
6. For shady areas, consider Hydrangeas, Heucheras, Ferns, Begonias, or Hostas to inject colour and texture.
🔶 Vegetables
Several vegetables also require tender care during the planting stage. While runner beans may appear robust, they originate from South America and should not be planted out too early. Similarly, courgettes, pumpkins, and sweet corn thrive best when exposed to the warmer temperatures of June. Before planting, acclimatise them to the outdoors by bringing them outside during the day and taking them back in at night over a few days or weeks. This process is known as hardening off.
🔶 Protecting Plants from Slugs and Snails
One common challenge faced by gardeners is safeguarding tender plants from the damage caused by slugs and snails. To establish your plants before these pests become a threat, consider the following options:
1. Slug pellets: Although often criticised, organically approved slug pellets can be effective if used sparingly.
2. Biological control: Nemaslug or similar products are suitable for raised garden beds, providing up to six weeks of protection.
3. Beer traps: These traps work well but require frequent emptying and refilling.
4. Natural deterrents: Crushed eggshells, coffee grounds, and wool pellets can act as effective deterrents, but regular checks and replenishment are necessary. Placing them around vulnerable plants or where slugs and snails tend to hide is advisable.
🔶 Attracting Birds for Natural Pest Control
Encouraging bird activity in your garden can significantly reduce the presence of slugs and snails. Thrushes, Starlings, and Blackbirds are particularly fond of these pests. To attract birds, ensure an ample food supply and provide water sources. Some birds, particularly Blackbirds and Thrushes, prefer to feed on the ground or on a table, rather than on a bird feeder, so offer plenty of feeding options.
🔶 Staking Tall Perennial Plants
As your taller perennial plants flourish, their lush growth can sometimes lead to collapse, especially in heavy rain or strong winds. It is advisable to stake them early on to provide necessary support. This allows the plants to grow through the supports, concealing them naturally. Delaying staking can lead to difficulties and untidy appearances, whereas early intervention ensures inconspicuous support within a couple of weeks.
With June's arrival, it's time to embrace the excitement of planting out tender plants, including vibrant bedding varieties and promising vegetables. By following the tips for optimal growth, protecting plants from slugs and snails, attracting beneficial birds, and staking taller perennials, you can cultivate a beautiful summer garden.
Let us know what jobs you’re completing in your garden in June in the comments and don’t forget to subscribe to the STIHL GB channel for more ideas in July.
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We’re back with the latest instalment of the STIHL garden guide! This month, award-winning gardener, Jane Moore, showcases jobs to do in your garden in June in the STIHL June Garden Guide video.
🔶 Planting Out
June marks the perfect time to indulge in the joy of gardening by planting out various tender plants that have been patiently waiting for the warmth of summer. From beloved bedding favourites like Pelargoniums and Verbena to versatile half-hardy plants such as Cosmos and Salvias, this is where Jane shows her tips for summer planting in her garden.
🔶 Bedding plants
Bedding plants are quick and easy to grow which makes them ideal for pots and hanging baskets. To ensure optimal growth, consider these quick tips:
1. Opt for larger plant pots, allowing plants ample room for root growth and a larger volume of peat-free compost to retain water effectively.
2. Ensure proper drainage by elevating containers on feet, bricks, or wooden blocks to prevent waterlogging.
3. Enhance moisture retention in the soil by incorporating wool pellets into the compost, along with a slow-release fertiliser.
4. Select plants that thrive under similar conditions as your garden, such as sun-loving varieties like Pelargoniums, Verbena, and Catmint. Foliage plants like grass can provide excellent accents to complement the vibrant blooms.
5. Embrace a Mediterranean aesthetic by adding succulents to your plant pots.
6. For shady areas, consider Hydrangeas, Heucheras, Ferns, Begonias, or Hostas to inject colour and texture.
🔶 Vegetables
Several vegetables also require tender care during the planting stage. While runner beans may appear robust, they originate from South America and should not be planted out too early. Similarly, courgettes, pumpkins, and sweet corn thrive best when exposed to the warmer temperatures of June. Before planting, acclimatise them to the outdoors by bringing them outside during the day and taking them back in at night over a few days or weeks. This process is known as hardening off.
🔶 Protecting Plants from Slugs and Snails
One common challenge faced by gardeners is safeguarding tender plants from the damage caused by slugs and snails. To establish your plants before these pests become a threat, consider the following options:
1. Slug pellets: Although often criticised, organically approved slug pellets can be effective if used sparingly.
2. Biological control: Nemaslug or similar products are suitable for raised garden beds, providing up to six weeks of protection.
3. Beer traps: These traps work well but require frequent emptying and refilling.
4. Natural deterrents: Crushed eggshells, coffee grounds, and wool pellets can act as effective deterrents, but regular checks and replenishment are necessary. Placing them around vulnerable plants or where slugs and snails tend to hide is advisable.
🔶 Attracting Birds for Natural Pest Control
Encouraging bird activity in your garden can significantly reduce the presence of slugs and snails. Thrushes, Starlings, and Blackbirds are particularly fond of these pests. To attract birds, ensure an ample food supply and provide water sources. Some birds, particularly Blackbirds and Thrushes, prefer to feed on the ground or on a table, rather than on a bird feeder, so offer plenty of feeding options.
🔶 Staking Tall Perennial Plants
As your taller perennial plants flourish, their lush growth can sometimes lead to collapse, especially in heavy rain or strong winds. It is advisable to stake them early on to provide necessary support. This allows the plants to grow through the supports, concealing them naturally. Delaying staking can lead to difficulties and untidy appearances, whereas early intervention ensures inconspicuous support within a couple of weeks.
With June's arrival, it's time to embrace the excitement of planting out tender plants, including vibrant bedding varieties and promising vegetables. By following the tips for optimal growth, protecting plants from slugs and snails, attracting beneficial birds, and staking taller perennials, you can cultivate a beautiful summer garden.
Let us know what jobs you’re completing in your garden in June in the comments and don’t forget to subscribe to the STIHL GB channel for more ideas in July.
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