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All of the staff at Grosvenor Garden Centre feel as though summer has finally arrived this month and we can really enjoy our gardens. June is a productive month and there are many jobs that need to be kept on top of so from mowing your lawn to feeding your plants, read on for more hints and tips to make the most of your garden this month. For a lush, green lawn mow at least once a week and even more if the ground is moist. All lawns need a feed, preferably organic, to keep it in optimum condition and keep feeding your lawn every month to six weeks until autumn. To complete the neat and tidy look, don’t forget to trim the edges and water the lawn if we experience a particularly dry spell. Lower the blades on your lawnmower as the lawn becomes used to being cut. If we do have a dry spell (fingers crossed!), reduce stress on the grass by raising the blades again. June is the perfect time to plant biennials, perennials and annuals including Sweet Williams, Chrysanthemums, Dianthus, Eryngiums and Impatiens, Lobelia and Digitalis - adding vibrancy and interest to your borders and containers. All plants will grow vigorously now and so need to be fed regularly to ensure they receive the correct nutrients so they continue to flourish. Plants both inside and out will really benefit from regular feeding. And remember hanging baskets in particular should be watered thoroughly every evening. Your edible garden should be producing bountiful crops of asparagus (delicious with homemade hollandaise sauce), beetroot, lettuce, pak choi and radish to name but a few, so make the most of your fresh fruit and vegetables for delicious summer herby salads. With more of us holidaying at home, why not treat yourself to a new set of garden furniture? Accompanied by a gas or charcoal barbecue, a warming chimenea and a set of solar lights, you can enjoy the ambience of your garden late into the evening and really make the most of the summer months. While you are enjoying your garden, you will see adult birds gathering insects for their fledglings now. You can also include nuts on the bird table and in the feeder but make sure they are chopped as whole nuts can be too large for baby birds to swallow. Dry bread should be avoided as it will dehydrate the birds. Look out for visiting birds including the willow warbler and chiffchaff which are in the midst of their breeding and may be using your thicker hedges. Grosvenor Garden Centre Top Tips for June 1. Take cuttings of your favourite herbs and shrubs to give your garden new stock for the autumn 2. Trim hedges if they are fast growing such as box or privet but as always, remember to watch for nesting birds to avoid disturbance 3. Prune spring shrubs once they have finished flowering 4. If you have a pond in your garden, watch for the common newt hiding under large stones during the day. Be careful not to disturb them though as they are nocturnal 5. Mow your lawn weekly and feed regularly. For more information on how to maximise your garden visit us at Grosvenor Garden Centre.
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