Horticulture expert reveals 10 jobs you should do in June to ensure an enviable garden Gardener Ade Sellars told Country Living the gardening jobs to leave for June READ MORE: Experts warn against removing common weed from your garden this summer By Zeenia Naqvee Published: 07:32, 30 May 2024 | Updated: 08:21, 30 May 2024 e-mail 2 View comments For most people, June marks the official start of Summer, making it the month they want to pick up the gardening tools to prepare for the warm months ahead. And if you want to ensure you turn your garden into an enviable space, there are 10 jobs you should focus on, according to star gardener Ade Sellars from Country Living. Among them, are planting flowers and fruit, and protecting them by warding off pesky pests.
During Spring, many flowers come and go, leaving your borders with gaps, and less than perfectly defined. But you can remedy this and add a vibrant pop of colour to your garden. For fast growing plants, opt for sunflowers that can be sown directly into the soil, or bright dahlias which you can grow now that there's no frost about.
Fancy adding pop of colour to your garden? Try planting some vibrant flowers like sunflowers if you're keen to fill gaps in your borders (stock image) However, it's important to note that as temperatures rise, so too does the risk of pesky critters in your garden. Among them are lily beetles, which are one you should especially look out for if you're keen on sunflowers. Check carefully under the le.