June gardening jobs checklist
- Prune deciduous trees and shrubs with the exception of those that flower in Spring (these should be pruned after the flowering period).
- Use the pruned branches of deciduous plants such as hydrangeas and roses to take hardwood cuttings.
- Plant Winter flowering annuals such as Pansies, Primula or Polyanthus for a pop of colour in the garden.
- Lift and divide perennials that have spent the last 3-4 years in the same location or pot.
- Harvest limes, lemons, oranges and other citrus as they mature.
- Keep collecting and composting fallen leaves and (disease-free) pruned plant material. Use the leaves for mulch if you don’t have a compost bin.
- Remove dead flower heads from Autumn flowering plants.
- Reduce watering to suit the colder weather.
- Remove scale from plants while it’s a bit quieter in the garden.
- Protect frost sensitive plants before it’s too late!
- Pick the flowers from winter flowering native plants and bring them inside for a beautiful, long-lasting floral display.
- Relocate indoor plants to a spot that is away from heaters and air conditioners.
- Visit your local nursery and choose a perfumed Winter bloomer such as Daphne, Luculia or Lavender.
- Remove winter grass from lawns.
- Use a garden fork to aerate the lawn.
- Clean and sharpen your gardening tools while you need them less and give the mower and whippy a bit of love.
- Select and plant bare-rooted specimens such as roses, fruit trees and blossom trees.
June flower planting guide – Seeds & seedlings
Add some colour to the garden during June. Plant or sow seeds based on your climate. Be sure to also check out your local nursery for any other suitable seedlings.
Alyssum, Calendula, Candytuft, Carnation, Cineraria, Columbine, Cosmos, Delphinium, Dianthus, Gerbera, Gypsophila, Impatiens, Linaria, Lobelia, Marigolds, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox, Polyanthus, Poppy, Primula, Portulaca, Salvia, Snapdragon, Stock, Sunflower, Sweet William, Viola, Zinnia Wallflower
Alyssum, Columbine, Calendula, Candytuft, Carnation, Cineraria, Delphinium, Dianthus, Linaria, Lobelia, Marigolds, Pansy, Polyanthus, Primula, Viola
Cosmos, Dianthus, Lobelia, Pansy, Polyanthus, Primula, Viola
June fruit & vegetable planting guide – Seeds & seedlings
Plant seedlings or sow seeds of your favourite veges this month. Be sure to also check out your local nursery for any other suitable deliciousness.
Asian greens, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chives, Coriander, Garlic, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Mint, Parsley, Peas, Radish, Silverbeet, Spring onion, Tomato, Turnip
Asian greens, Broad beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Chives, English Spinach, Garlic, Kale, Lettuce, Mint, Onions, Parsley, Peas, Radish, Snow peas, Spring onion, Strawberries, Swede,
Broad beans, English spinach, Garlic, Lettuce, Mint, Onion, Radish, Spring onion
June flowering plants
Surprisingly, Winter has plenty of flowering beauties to lift your spirits during the cold months.
- Camellias
- Banksias
- Grevilleas
- Daphne
- Tea roses
- Bird of Paradise
- Orange Trumpet Vine
- Lavender
- Helleborus (Winter Rose)
- Cyclamen
- Hardenbergia
- Luculia
- Pieris japonica – Lily of the Valley
- Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
- Acacia
- Rhaphiolepis Oriental Pearl and Snow Maiden
Spotlight on…
Hardenbergia violacea – Happy Wanderer
The Happy Wanderer is an attractive native climber.
Dark mauve (there’s also a white variety), pea-shaped flowers appear in Winter and Spring, attracting birds to the yard.
Full sun. Suitable for a broad range of climates.
