Whether you're growing climbers, harvesting home-grown produce or simply enjoying longer evenings outdoors, here are some of the key jobs to focus on this month.
June is when many of the garden's most spectacular plants come into their own. Roses begin their main display, peonies reach their peak and climbers put on rapid growth.
Peonies are among the stars of the early summer garden. Their large blooms can become surprisingly heavy, particularly after rain, so supporting plants before flowers fully open will help them maintain their shape and prevent stems collapsing.
A decorative support allows the flowers to remain the focus while quietly doing its job behind the scenes. Our Fluted Peony Supports are designed to blend naturally into the planting while providing reliable support throughout the season.
Climbing roses grow quickly at this time of year and young stems are still flexible enough to train exactly where you want them.
When training roses onto an arch, pergola or wall, spread the strongest stems horizontally wherever possible rather than allowing them to grow straight upwards. This encourages more flowering shoots along the length of the stem and creates a fuller display.
Use strong soft ties rather than garden string, which can weaken over time as plants mature.
June is often the month when the structure of a garden reveals itself.
As herbaceous planting reaches its peak, gaps become easier to spot and it becomes obvious where additional height or definition would improve the overall design.
Obelisks, plant supports and arches can introduce rhythm, create focal points and help guide the eye through the garden. The best structures support the planting while contributing to the beauty of the garden in every season.
Growth is rapid during June and regular maintenance will help borders stay healthy and attractive.
Water deeply during prolonged dry spells rather than little and often, and continue deadheading flowering plants to encourage repeat blooms.
Perennial weeds such as bindweed and ground elder should be tackled before they become established. A regular pass with a Speedhoe between plants can quickly remove young weeds before they set seed.
As borders fill out, you'll find many weeds become naturally suppressed by surrounding planting.
Lawns are usually growing strongly during June, particularly if there are regular showers.
Continue mowing weekly and keep edges neatly trimmed to maintain a crisp definition between lawn and border. Border edging can help keep grass under control while creating a more polished appearance throughout the garden.
If hot, dry weather arrives, raise the cutting height slightly to help prevent lawns becoming stressed or scorched.
Newly laid lawns will also benefit from a thorough weekly soak during prolonged dry periods.
One of the great pleasures of June gardening is that the kitchen garden begins to give something back.
Fresh peas eaten straight from the pod, the first strawberries of the season and handfuls of home-grown salad leaves are among the rewards for the work put in earlier in the year.
As beds begin to empty, don't leave the ground bare for long.
Succession sowing is the secret to a productive kitchen garden, and warm soil means many crops will germinate quickly.
Continue sowing:
Plant out hardened-off tomatoes, cucumbers and other tender vegetables once all risk of frost has passed.
Growing frames, obelisks and decorative supports can help maximise space while adding height and structure to productive planting.
If you have the space, consider dedicating an area to flowers for cutting.
Cosmos, dahlias, sweet peas, foxgloves, larkspur and delphiniums all make excellent cut flowers and will provide armfuls of blooms throughout the season.
Supporting taller varieties early in the season helps prevent wind damage and ensures stems remain straight and suitable for cutting.
Decorative obelisks and plant supports allow these flowers to become part of the wider garden design while providing practical support.
Containers are now entering their most productive period and regular care will keep displays looking their best.
Water thoroughly during dry weather and feed every one to two weeks to encourage continuous flowering.
Now that frost risk has passed, tender herbs such as basil can be planted outdoors. A hanging basket filled with herbs beside a kitchen door offers both fragrance and convenience.
Container displays are also an excellent way to introduce seasonal colour to patios, terraces and entrances.
The arrival of ripening fruit also attracts unwanted visitors.
Soft fruit can disappear surprisingly quickly once birds discover it, while newly planted brassicas are often vulnerable to pigeons.
Protect crops before problems arise by using fruit cages, crop cages or netting systems.
Not only does this safeguard the harvest, it allows plants to develop without constant interruption from pests and wildlife.
For many gardeners, a fruit cage quickly becomes one of the most valuable structures in the kitchen garden.
Daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells can generally be left undisturbed once their foliage has died back.
Tulips and hyacinths, however, often benefit from being lifted and stored after flowering. Allow bulbs to dry thoroughly before storing them in a cool, airy shed ready for planting later in the year.
Lettuce, rocket, radish, carrots, beans, peas, courgettes and spring onions can all be sown successfully during June.
Yes - a summer feed after the first flush of flowers will help encourage healthy growth and repeat flowering.
In hot weather, containers may need watering once or even twice daily. Water thoroughly rather than little and often.
Ideally before flowers fully open. Installing supports early allows plants to grow naturally through the framework.
Fruit cages and protective netting provide the most effective long-term solution and help ensure the harvest reaches your kitchen rather than local wildlife.
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