Summer is almost here which means we have some work to do to get our gardens ready this month. From planting summer flower beds to watering hanging baskets, there are plenty of jobs to do before the sunshine (hopefully) arrives. Those wishing to make the most of their outdoor space in the warmer weather should follow this handy check list to get their gardens prepped.
Samantha Richards, garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop , has shared seven tasks to start this month to get the best out of your outdoor space. What to do in the garden in June Tye in new stems of climbing and rambling roses to supports “You may have thought you missed the boat for planting luscious blooms this year, but roses can still be planted from pots during June," according to Samantha. The expert added: “Roses add a level of sophistication and a pop of colour to your outdoor space, and now is the right time to tie in new stems of climbing and rambling roses to supports in order to encourage growth and more flower heads.
Take softwood cuttings of hydrangeas Samantha suggests that those who already have hydrangeas in their gardens take some softwood cuttings this month to help grow even more of these plants. “Hydrangeas make a lovely addition to an outdoor space and can be used to liven up and fill out borders and beds," she commented. The pro went on to say: “To take a cutting, start with a pair of clean, sharp pruning shears and snip off around 10cm of a new, non-flowering shoot just above where it.