June Task List for Dependable Gardens Yes, we have had plenty of rain this spring, but as it warms up you still need to monitor the water in your lawn and garden beds. The best way to check is feel the moisture content of the soil and inch or so below the top; if it’s dry it’s time to water. An inch of water a week is usually sufficient, preferably done in the early morning hours to prevent the development of fungal diseases and loss from evaporation. Moisture in the garden will also bring out slugs which can wreck havoc on new strawberries and other plants growing close to the ground, so place slug traps or bait nearby. Prune and shape your spring-flowering shrubs (i.e. lilacs, viburnums, forsythias, and rhododendrons.) Visit with our Certified Arborists if you have any questions. Spray fungicide on roses to prevent powdery mildew and blackspot. Disbud chrysanthemums now to help produce larger and more beautiful future blooms If you haven’t already applied Bayer’s Tree and Shrub systemic insecticide to control aphids, scale, borers, and other sucking or chewing insects, do so now. Check with our Certified Nursery Professionals on what plants are most susceptible in our area. Check the sharpness of the blade on your lawnmower, but be sure to disconnect the sparkplug first. If the blade needs sharpening, have it done professionally or touch up with a metal file. Also set your mower height to 2.5 - 3 inches. A clean cut and a longer grass blade length make for a healthier lawn. If you are growing tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, or other tall or climbing vegetables make sure you have your trellis or support in place before your plants get too big. It’s not too late to pick up some annuals for your beds and containers. If you’d rather have a finished annual container we have many to choose from - from full sun to full shade in both traditional and unique containers.

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