This calendar is provided as a general guide to gardening activities.
June
Deadhead bulbs and spring flowering perennials as blossoms fade.
Thin seedlings to proper spacing before plants crowd each other.
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first show of blooms is past.
Apply a second spray for borer control on hardwood trees.
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.
Zoysia can be fertilized now while actively growing. Do not
exceed 2-3 pounds of actual nitrogen fertilizer per
1000 square feet per year.
A mailbox mounted on a nearby post makes a handy place to store
and keep dry any small tools, seeds, labels, or other items frequently
used in the garden.
