June

PLANT:

• ground covers and by the middle to end of the month
• hot weather annuals
• bermuda grass
• vegetables and perennial herbs in prepared soil or containers.

PRUNE:

• Prune spring blooming shrubs such as forsythia after they finish flowering.
• Prune climbing roses after their blooms fade.
• DO NOT prune live oaks and red oaks at this time.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE:

• Aphids and powdery mildew on roses, ornamentals, and vegetables
• Black spot on roses. Apply fungicide as necessary according to label directions.
• Watch for and treat bagworms on junipers and other conifers
• Begin mowing warm grasses every 5 to 7 days. Maintain at 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches
• Mulch planting beds to conserve moisture, deter weeds and keep soil cool.
• Be attentive to the water needs of new plantings.