June is the month to get outside and enjoy the hard work you’ve put into your yard. But as all gardeners know, there’s never time to get complacent. Once you’ve had time to appreciate the new growth and beautiful fresh blooms during the first half of the year, there are a few jobs to complete to ensure they stay in tip-top condition.
It’s time to grab hold of your best pruning shears and get to work. Some plants will benefit from a prune to get them into shape for the months ahead. Pruning is a vital gardening practice that enhances plant health, stimulates new growth, and ensures a vibrant yard.
However, not all plants should be pruned in June, as pruning at the wrong time can hinder the plant’s growth and production of fruit and flowers. By timing your pruning activities correctly, you can maximise the benefits for each plant. Here, with the help of Nigel Lawton, plant buyer at Dobbies’ we take a look at five plants to prune in June.
Lawton identifies early-season herbaceous plants like hardy geraniums and oriental poppies as good plants to prune in June. He says, “These should be cut back after flowering to encourage regrowth of tidy, fresh foliage.” He also has an extra tip for keeping them in good condition: “Hardy geraniums often produce a second, late-season flower display, so to keep them looking their best for longer, mulch well and feed with fertiliser for an extra boost.
” What are herbaceous plants? Herbaceous plants have flexible stems with no .
