Gardening Calendar for June

• Watch for bagworms feeding on many garden plants, but especially juniper and arborvitae.
  
• Plant tropical water lilies when water temperatures rise above 70 degrees.
  
• Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first show of blooms is past.
  
• Rhizomatous begonias are not just for shade. Many varieties, especially those with bronze foliage do well in full sun if given plenty of water and a well-drained site.
  
• Early detection is essential for good control of vegetable pests. Learn to identify and distinguish between pests and beneficial predators.
  
• As soon as cucumber and squash vines start to “run,” begin spray treatments to control cucumber beetles and squash vine borers.
  
• Stop harvesting asparagus when the spears become thin.
  
• Control corn earworms. Apply several drops of mineral oil every 3 to 7 days once silks appear. Sprays of B.T. are also effective.
  
• Thinning overloaded fruit trees will result in larger and healthier fruits at harvest time. Thinned fruits should be a hands-width apart.
  
• Water turf as needed to prevent drought stress.
  
• Mow lawns frequently enough to remove no more than one-third the total height per mowing. There is no need to remove clippings unless excessive.