Planting and Maintenance
- Plant bedding plants in flower beds and plant up containers and baskets.
- Control weeds among bedding plants and in flower beds with a hoe and hand-weeding.
- Water and feed container plants regularly, using liquid fertilizer every two to three weeks.
- Stake perennial flowers that need it, such as alstroemeria and delphiniums.
Pest and Disease Control
- Watch for slugs, snails, and greenflies, especially during wet weather or on perennial and container plants.
- Apply slug and snail control measures if necessary.
Fertilizing and Watering
- Feed all containers if they have not had slow-release fertilizer pellets added to the compost.
- Water container plants daily during hot days, as they can dry out rapidly.
- If bedding plants are set back by cold weather after planting, use a liquid feed to help them recover.
Sowing and Planting
- Sow wallflower seeds for plants to set out in October.
- Plant patio plants such as petunias, osteospermums, and marguerites.
By following these flower care tips in June, you can keep your flower beds and containers looking healthy and blooming throughout the season, while managing pests and diseases that can harm your plants.
