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What to do in your garden in June

6/1/2010

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Annuals:
Fertilise, water and mulch beds

Bulbs:
Fertilise and water.
Buy and plant out Lillium varieties. Sprinkle crushed egg shells to protect from snails.


Roses:
Fertilise only in warm areas with organic matter or compost, but avoid the stems.
Deadhead and de-bud or replant when / if necessary.
Spray black spot, bollworm and beetles.
Water once a week.


Irrigation:
Water in mornings, especially where frost occurs.


Lawns:
Water in dry areas and check for good drainage in winter rainfall areas.


Propagation:
Hardwood cuttings can be made of woody shrubs and trees.


Pruning:
Deciduous trees can be pruned now.
Prune Camelias if necessary.


Sweet peas:
Pick flowers regulary and feed fortnightly.


Vegetables:
Harvest peas 2 - 3 times a week. Provide support by inserting twigs next to planting rows.
Provide support to giant beans.
Harvest Jerusalem artichokes.
Heap ground up around protruding onions.


Fruit:
Prune fruit trees and grape vines in winter rainfall areas.
Prune peach-, nectarine-, apple-, apricot-, pear- and plum trees.

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